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Chairman’s Statement and Look Forward for 2026.

Published Friday, 9th January 2026

As we look back on 2025, it has been another year marked by significant change across the world. Against this backdrop, 65 Degrees North successfully delivered three focused and challenging expeditions: Norway Cold Weather, the Canterbury to Rome cycle ride, and Rock Week in Cornwall. All were heavily oversubscribed, demonstrating

65 Degrees North Celebrates 10 Years at Merchant Taylors’ Hall

Published Thursday, 8th January 2026

65 Degrees North marked a major milestone this year, celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Gala Dinner held in the magnificent surroundings of Merchant Taylors’ Hall in the City of London. The evening brought together supporters, partners, trustees, beneficiaries, and friends of the charity for a night of reflection, inspiration,

Beneficiary Story

Published Tuesday, 16th December 2025

At the age of 12, I was introduced to rock climbing by a school friend and his father, and by 16, I had completed an introduction to Alpine mountaineering. For the next 17 years, I climbed to a reasonably high standard on rock, snow, and ice, mainly in Europe, but

HDV 25 Norway – A Journey of Resilience and Change

Published Thursday, 24th April 2025

The 65 Degrees North team has returned safely from Norway after an extraordinary expedition across the stunning but unforgiving Hardangervidda Plateau. What began with intensive training quickly turned into a powerful test of endurance, teamwork, and mental resilience. From day one, the team tackled the extreme environment head on, learning survival

Three new trustees appointed to 65 Degrees North

Published Monday, 10th June 2024

We are delighted to welcome three new trustees to 65 Degrees North.

George Matthews appointed as CEO of 65 Degrees North

Published Wednesday, 29th May 2024

65 Degrees North has appointed George Matthews as Chief Executive Officer for the charity. George served for 35 years as a Royal Marine and has a wealth of experience of command and the challenges faced by service personnel both on after operational tours of duty.

Aston Woodward Appointed Chair of 65 Degrees North

Published Wednesday, 31st January 2024

65 Degrees North has appointed Aston Woodward as Chair for the organisation.

The Breeze Club Cheque Presentation Event

Published Monday, 29th January 2024

65 Degrees North was fortunate to be selected by fundraiser the Breeze Club as one of their three charities for 2023, and we recently attended the cheque presentation event at Soho Lighthouse.

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