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SWG Team Conquers 12 Peaks Snowdonia Challenge for Construction Charity

Supporting the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
Nine determined members of theย  SWG team recently completed the gruellingย  ย 12 Peaks Challenge in Snowdonia, all to raise vital funds for theย  Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. This intense physical challenge spanned 30.5km and 2,309 metres of elevation, and weโ€™re proud to say it helped usย  surpass our ยฃ1,000 fundraising target.
The Lighthouse Charity provides criticalย  emotional, physical, and financial support to the UK construction community โ€” a cause thatโ€™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 acrossย  12 peaks in the Glyder and Carneddau mountain ranges, starting atย  Ogwen Cottage ย and finishing atย  Aber Falls. The route included the following peaks:

Y Garnย โ€“ 947m
Glyder Fawrย โ€“ 1,001m
Castell y Gwyntย โ€“ 972m
Glyder Fachย โ€“ 994m
Pen yr Ole Wenย โ€“ 978m
Carnedd Fachย โ€“ 960m
Carnedd Dafyddย โ€“ 1,044m
Carnedd Llewelynย โ€“ 1,064m
Foel Grachย โ€“ 976m
Carnedd Gwenllianย โ€“ 926m
Foel Frasย โ€“ 942m
Drumย โ€“ 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 waveredโ€”they absolutely smashed it!

A special shoutout goes toย  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 ย 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.
Weโ€™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

Weโ€™re keeping ourย  JustGiving page openย  to raise even more for this essential charity. If youโ€™d like to support us and the cause:

๐Ÿ‘‰ย Make a donation here

Every contribution counts. Thank you to everyone who has already supported us โ€” youโ€™ve helped make a real difference.