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Alpha for Forces is a cause that Bear is supporting. Since 1994 Alpha for Forces has been providing course to the armed service exploring the Christian Faith and the role of the armed services within that faith.
www.alpha.org/forces
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Alpha for Prison is a cause Bear supports and is involved in as a way of helping inmates find purpose through exploring the Christian faith.
www.alpha.org/prisons
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In the UK Scouting provides activities and adventure to 400,000 young people of all backgrounds, male and female, to try new things, make friends and discover their potential. It helps them develop physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually. This work is only possible with the support of 100,00 volunteers, including new Chief Scout, Bear Grylls
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RARE are the front line in helping protect rare and spectacular habitats, species and indigenous people in some of the wildest, most remote places on earth. Bear is an ambassador for the organisation, with great respect the long term and local approach that they take to conservation. RARE are a vital cog in protecting the diverse and the beautiful on this earth.
www.rareconservation.org |
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Bear is a passionate believer in Global Angels as one of the most effective ways of reaching the world's most needy charities. They are the beneficiaries of his epic Everest by powered paraglider attempt in 2007 sponsored by GKN. |
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BSES's heart is rooted in true exploration. As a youth development charity, they believe in taking young people to places they are unlikely to ever have the chance to explore and teaching them about some of the most remote and fragile living environments that exist today. (see www.bses.org.uk)
"BSES gives to those young people with a dream and lots of drive, the chance to explore some of the world's most remote regions. With that exploration, I have found, so often comes a sense of pride and achievement - and that is the real magic of BSES. It builds the champions and explorer of the future." - Bear Grylls.
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Combat Stress, exists to serve our servicemen and women who have risked their life to protect our freedom, but whom as a consequence of their military service are suffering from psychological trauma.
www.combatstress.org.uk
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The Hamilton Project offers support and mentoring for ex-service personal wishing to start their own business.
The Hamilton Project is named after Richard Hamilton who died in a canoeing accident in 2005. A remarkable young man, Richard had trained in both law and medicine as well as serving with 21 SAS for five years.
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Bear teamed up with renowned balloonist & mountaineer David Hempleman-Adams to undertake a world record attempt at the highest ever open air formal dinner party, slung under a hot air balloon at 25,000 ft, dressed in mess kit and breathing supplementary oxygen! This record was in aid of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme of which both Bear & David have been active supporters for many years. This event will launch the 50th Anniversary of the Awards.
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The Prince's Trust helps 14-30 year olds develop confidence, learn new skills, get into work and start businesses. Their message, Yes You Can, encourages young people to believe in themselves whatever obstacles they face.
Bear was approached in 2002 and asked whether he would become an Ambassador for the Prince's Trust. He leapt at the chance to support such an outreaching charity as this, that seeks to give opportunity and training to those in Britain who are young and under privileged. Bear presented the awards with HRH The Prince of Wales at the Prince's Trusts 25th Anniversary.
The Trust was also the beneficiary of Bear's 2003 expedition (www.arctic2003.co.uk). You can also read about this adventure in his book 'Facing the Frozen Ocean' by clicking here.
Click here to read Prince Charles' letter to Bear after his successful world record attempt.
These charities are very close to Bear's Heart, and they provide much needed support to British troops who have risked their lives for our liberties.
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Bear's Everest climb was in aid of SSAFA Forces Help
"We at SSAFA Forces Help are truly privileged to have been involved with such a remarkable adventure - you have made a huge difference to the many people's lives that benefit from SSAFA and it is a tribute to you as a person that your endeavour has reached out to so help so many others. Thank you from us all."
Vice Admiral Sir Barry Wilson, Chairman SSAFA Forces Hellp, the Services Charity.
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Jetskiing around the UK in aid of the RNLI
"We were very impressed by, and, indeed, most grateful to Bear Grylls and his team, for their innovative and enthusiastic support to the RNLI. We are always reaching out to the younger generation and Bear has helped so much to achieve this objective. We hope we may have the privilege of working together again soon. Thank you."
Andrew Freemantle Chief Director RNLI |
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JOLT
Bear is Vice President for The JoLt Trust which is a small charity that for the past twenty-one years, has been taking disabled, disadvantaged, abused and neglected young people on challenging month-long expeditions. Run entirely on a voluntary basis it is hard not to be touched by the life changing stories that surround this charity. They give to those who most desperately need it, the literal, 'journey of a lifetime'. |
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Hope and Homes for Children
Hope and Homes for Children is an international children's charity working with orphaned and abandoned children in Eastern Europe and Africa.
Since 1994 they have helped to secure the lives, and future livelihoods, of more than 7,500 orphaned or abandoned children in 14 countries.
"Bear knows the importance of a family. His father was his inspiration to climb Everest and he believes passionately in what we do. With his support we are giving many more orphaned and abandoned children this most precious gift."
Caroline Cook - founder |
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Comic Relief
Comic Relief is a charity that champions the world’s most needy. Bear supports them more than any other in this list – and every contribution that together we make, saves lives. Thank you.
Click here to find out more.
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In the UK Scouting provides activities and adventure to 400,000 young people of all backgrounds, male and female, to try new things, make friends and discover their potential. It helps them develop physically, intellectually, socially and spiritually. This work is only possible with the support of 100,00 volunteers, including new Chief Scout, Bear Grylls
www.scouts.org.uk |
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