Racing Welfare

The Racing Welfare Castle to Abbey Challenge

William Derby

William Derby

My Story

On Sunday 6th July 2025, I'll be taking on the Racing Welfare Castle to Abbey Challenge, raising vital funds for Racing Welfare, in support of all of racing's people.

The Castle to Abbey Challenge is a 22-mile guided trek along the coastal Cleveland Way, through the North York Moors National Park, from Scarborough Castle to Whitby Abbey. This undulating coastal route has the equivalent ascent of summiting Snowdon and will take 10-12 hours to complete.

Racing Welfare is a registered charity supporting the workforce of British horseracing.
They offer professional guidance and practical help to all of racing’s people – including stud, stable, and racecourse staff, alongside those working in associated roles – whose dedication makes our sport possible. By providing support for mental and physical health, money matters, addiction, housing, careers and more, Racing Welfare's work aims to help people, from recruitment to retirement, to thrive in day-to-day life.

Please support me and Racing Welfare by donating towards my Castle to Abbey Challenge. Thank you.
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Funded

  • Target
    £20K
  • Raised so far
    £23.2K
  • Number of donors
    260

My Story

On Sunday 6th July 2025, I'll be taking on the Racing Welfare Castle to Abbey Challenge, raising vital funds for Racing Welfare, in support of all of racing's people.

The Castle to Abbey Challenge is a 22-mile guided trek along the coastal Cleveland Way, through the North York Moors National Park, from Scarborough Castle to Whitby Abbey. This undulating coastal route has the equivalent ascent of summiting Snowdon and will take 10-12 hours to complete.

Racing Welfare is a registered charity supporting the workforce of British horseracing.
They offer professional guidance and practical help to all of racing’s people – including stud, stable, and racecourse staff, alongside those working in associated roles – whose dedication makes our sport possible. By providing support for mental and physical health, money matters, addiction, housing, careers and more, Racing Welfare's work aims to help people, from recruitment to retirement, to thrive in day-to-day life.

Please support me and Racing Welfare by donating towards my Castle to Abbey Challenge. Thank you.