Last week I announced the shortlist for this year’s Next Challenge Grant. But before any of the applicants even knew whether or not they’d made that shortlist, dozens of them had sent lovely messages about how much they appreciated the grant.
I’m just one of over 100 people that support this grant – lots of the money comes from £3 donations made by members of the public – so I thought it was only fair that I share the applicants’ kind words for everyone to see.
Three pounds can make a real difference to people…
Things people said when applying for our grant
Thanks to you and everyone involved with The Next Challenge Grant for the ongoing inspiration for us aspiring adventurers to take on these life-affirming challenges. Keep up the amazing work.”
“This is an amazing opportunity that you’re offering up, and I’d just like to say thank you for your generosity and inspiration”
“Thank you for what you are doing.”
“Excellent idea having this grant!”
“Awesome idea!!”
“Good on you for doing this”
“keep up the great work”
“Thank you so much for offering support and funding to budding adventurers. Whether we win or not, I’m stoked that the funds are going towards a great expedition!!”
“I’m sure I speak for all backpackers when I say that the work you do and the inspiration you give is greatly appreciated.”
“This is a very cool thing you guys are doing! I’ll happily contribute GBP 3 to the pot!”
“Thanks so much for providing the opportunity to go on adventures while young.”
“thank you for this opportunity! :) Peace and love.”
“I love everything about this fund – encouraging people to do adventures and for those to be part of the every day. What a fab idea!”
“Regardless of the outcome of our application, a big THANK YOU for running this grant and inspiring people to have adventures!”
“Thank you for these wonderful opportunity to achieve a dream!”
“Whether I’m successful or not, I think the grant is a great idea to get people out and about who otherwise wouldn’t be able to.”
“Thank you to yourself and the other adventurers funding this grant for inspiring me and giving me the advice/knowledge to set off on my own adventures!”
“I have been inspired by the success and tenacity of the 2015 grant winner, Elise Downing, and her attitude to taking on an adventure. I have long believed I needed to have a bigger, harder, more unobtainable goal to make it a success, but having watched Elise do what she is doing, I realise that an adventure can be close to home and is often about the people you meet and your own attitude to what you experience.”
“Thank you for the opportunity to write this. It is helpful for me to state my goals again here, even though I know them myself. It gives me added confidence I can do this. Thank you again.”
“Great initiative, I’m so glad you guys give people the opportunity to explore the world!”
“Whatever the outcome, this opportunity is splendid and I appreciate the thoughtfulness of the donors.”
“Thanks for supporting new adventurers!”
“Whoever you help, it will make a massive difference to their lives.”
“Love this adventure fund idea. It’s amazing!”
“THANK YOU for starting this.. Lovely :-)”
