This is an exhilarating event for teams to pitch themselves against other teams, have new experiences and lots of fun whilst raising money for a good cause. With such a unique event, you are bound to have lots of questions, so we’ve done our best to address the most common ones here. However, please contact us on 020 8399 9090 if you have any further questions you’d like to ask. 

1. What is Braveheart?
Braveheart is one of the newest and most unique fundraising events available in the UK. Combining a number of adrenalin-inducing activities over a 3-day weekend, around 160 participants will battle it out to win the 50” Braveheart broadsword and a weekend in Spain for the winning team.

2. Where does Braveheart take place?
The Scottish countryside, approx. 30 minutes from Glasgow, and Loch Lomond, set the scene for this fun-packed weekend. 

3. What accommodation is provided?
Accommodation for the weekend is at one of Scotland’s most spectacular youth hostels on the shores of Loch Lomond. All participants will stay at the hostel in dorm-style rooms. Rooms are of a basic but clean standard.

4. What are the dates for Braveheart?
Please see our upcoming events page.

5. How fit do you have to be to take part?
The event is designed for people of all levels of fitness. However, we would strongly recommend that participants undertake some form of training prior to the event as the fitter you are the more you will enjoy the experience. The events vary between physically demanding activities to mental challenges.

6. Are there any age restrictions that apply?
Due to the nature of the activities involved and the level of challenge you’ll experience during the weekend, participants are required to be 18 years of age, or older. If you are 17 years of age, you may be considered for the event with written permission from your parent or guardian. For insurance purposes, anyone over the age of 60 will need written confirmation from their GP that they are fit enough to take part in the activities.

7. Can any charity, company or individual enter teams?
Yes. Team places can be allocated to charities (small and large), companies who would like to raise money for a charity of their choice, and individuals who would like to get their own team of friends together to raise money for charity - everyone is welcome to enter teams in Braveheart. There is no minimum or maximum limit to the number of teams you can enter, subject to availability.

8. How many people are in each team?
Teams are made up of four people. You can enter all-male, all-female, or mixed teams.

9. How much does it cost?
If you are a participant entering through a charity, the charity will advise you on the minimum amount of sponsorship you’ll need to raise. Typically, your sponsorship will cover all expenses of the weekend such as accommodation, food and activities. Please check with the charity for more detail.

For corporate or independent teams, you will pay an entry fee to Voyage Concepts that will gain you entry to the event. This can either be funded from your own sponsorship efforts or paid from participants’ own funds. Any money raised beyond this entry fee can go directly to the charity. 

Anyone looking to enter teams should contact Gaynor Leeper on 020 8399 9090 for more information on costs.

10. What is the deadline set by charities for getting sponsorship money in?
Each charity will set their own sponsorship schedule. Please contact the charity for more information.

11. Will I need to buy specialist equipment?
No. All specialist equipment will be provided. However, you will be required to bring certain items of ‘kit’ with you, but these are common items like hiking boots and waterproofs etc.

12. What insurance cover does Voyage Concepts hold to cover the event?
Voyage Concepts holds Public Liability insurance of up to ten million pounds. We also take out specific event insurance for the weekend’s activities. 

Participants’ personal belongings and travel are not covered under our insurance.

13. What is the itinerary for the weekend?
Click here for an outline itinerary for the weekend. Please note, this could be subject to change and should be used for guidance only.

Registration takes place between 9.30am and 10.00am and all teams should be on site by this time. Transfers from Glasgow International airport will be arranged in accordance with these timings. Please check the timings of transfers with Voyage Concepts BEFORE booking your flights.

14. What activities will you be required to take part in?
Each participant will take part in each and every activity – whether that is a physical challenge, mental challenge or team challenge.

The following are examples of the kind of activities you will experience during the weekend:

Helicopter ride, speedboat ride, abseiling, archery, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, running, IQ testing, quad biking – and more!

To add to the challenge, details of the activities will not be revealed until the starter gun is fired!

15. Do you need previous experience of the activities to take part?
No, novices can complete all of the activities, although you will need to come prepared to try anything and everything! Qualified instructors will brief you on what you should know before the activity begins and qualified staff will supervise all activities.

16. How is the event judged and scored?
Each team will collect points on completion of each activity depending on the amount of time they take to complete the activity, or how well they complete it. At the end of the weekend, scores are totalled and the winners – those with the highest scores – are announced. 

17. What prizes can be won?
Prizes will be awarded to the top all-male, all-female, and mixed teams. The overall winning team of Braveheart will win an all expenses paid activity weekend to Spain and will collect the 50” Braveheart broadsword trophy. The winning team will have to defend their title in the following years’ event in order to keep the trophy!

18. How can I register my interest in Braveheart?
If you’re interested in taking part in Braveheart and would like to raise money for a charity of your choice, you should contact Voyage Concepts directly on 020 8399 9090 for an application form, or email braveheart@voyageconcepts.co.uk.

If you are interested in taking part in Braveheart, but don’t have a specific charity to raise money for, then we can put you in touch with one of the charities that are already taking teams in our events. Call us on 020 8399 9090 for more information.

If you are a charity that would like to enter a team in Braveheart, please contact us on 020 8399 9090 or email us for an information pack.