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SWG Team Conquers 12 Peaks Snowdonia Challenge for Construction Charity

Supporting the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
Nine determined members of the  SWG team recently completed the gruelling   12 Peaks Challenge in Snowdonia, all to raise vital funds for the  Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. This intense physical challenge spanned 30.5km and 2,309 metres of elevation, and we’re proud to say it helped us  surpass our £1,000 fundraising target.
The Lighthouse Charity provides critical  emotional, physical, and financial support to the UK construction community — a cause that’s close to all our hearts. Every working day, two construction workers take their own lives, and this charity is the only one in the industry offering a 24/7 helpline and wide-ranging support services.
An Incredible Effort by Our Team

The challenge saw our team trek across  12 peaks in the Glyder and Carneddau mountain ranges, starting at  Ogwen Cottage  and finishing at  Aber Falls. The route included the following peaks:

Y Garn – 947m
Glyder Fawr – 1,001m
Castell y Gwynt – 972m
Glyder Fach – 994m
Pen yr Ole Wen – 978m
Carnedd Fach – 960m
Carnedd Dafydd – 1,044m
Carnedd Llewelyn – 1,064m
Foel Grach – 976m
Carnedd Gwenllian – 926m
Foel Fras – 942m
Drum – 770m
Despite battling through wind, rain, and low cloud in the morning, the team persevered and enjoyed clearer skies by the afternoon. The trek took longer than expected, but their determination never wavered—they absolutely smashed it!

A special shoutout goes to  John, our IT analyst, who met the team at a 10km checkpoint with well-timed supplies. Apart from that, they were completely self-supported.

Why We Walked for Lighthouse

Many of us at SWG have seen first hand the positive impact that Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity  has had on individuals and families in our sector. Their work helps to reduce the stigma around mental health in construction and ensures that workers have somewhere to turn in times of crisis.
We’re incredibly proud to support them, and every donation helps provide a lifeline for those who need it most.
You Can Still Support the Cause

We’re keeping our  JustGiving page open  to raise even more for this essential charity. If you’d like to support us and the cause:

👉 Make a donation here

Every contribution counts. Thank you to everyone who has already supported us — you’ve helped make a real difference.