Date: 29th July 2021

Defibrillator Fundraiser Success!

Thanks to your kind donations on our justgiving page and in the raffle we have raised an amazing.... £976 in the Defibrillate Fundraiser!

Durham Climbing Centre hosted a fun afternoon of climbing challenges, our first event in such a long time! The slackline, hanging boulders and rope climb all made an appearance on the day for the one-off event with climbing routes from Impact Route Setting!

This amount raised has allowed us to buy a dual functioning defibrillator for Durham Climbing Centre!

As a customer facing business, our climbing centre is visited by hundreds of climbers and spectators every day.  All staff hold Level 3 paediatric First Aid or equivalent. Having a defibrillator onsite and staff trained to use this device means we can offer an extra level of first aid to visitors. 

If a defibrillator is used within the first minute, the survival rate can be as high as 90%. If a defibrillator is used within the first 3 to 5 minutes, the likelihood of survival is roughly 74% showing that having a defibrillator close by really makes all the difference.

Special thanks to all the local businesses for donating raffle prizes and to GB Para Climber Sophie Boyd for setting up the JustGiving page and helping to plan the fundraiser!

Thank you to all the local businesses for donating a heap of awesome raffle prizes!


  1. Paddle boarding for 2 with Alexander Adventures.

2. Ramside Spa voucher for 2

3. Eco friendly hamper by Seasaw

4. Personalized sea glass picture worth £25.

5. X5 Personal Training sessions with Mighty Fitness.

6. 3 month prepaid pass with Mighty Fitness

7. Bike service and sticker bundle with Dodds Bike shop

8. Free 60 mins sports massage

9. Portable hang board from Hope Climbing Holds.

10.Portable grip strength trainer from Hope Climbing Holds.

11.Pack of 6 Cupcakes.

12.Bombay Sapphire Gin

13.Nerd That Draws Mug and sticker bundle.

14.Durham Climbing Centre Crag cup

15.Durham Climbing Centre Adult Hoodie

16.Durham Climbing Centre Kids Hoodie

17.Durham Climbing Centre Kids Tshirt

18.Durham Climbing Centre Private Coaching Session.

19. Epiphone Les Paul guitar

20. £20 voucher for coffee bank

21. Handmade Durham Climbing Centre bear

22. 8 free entries to Petite Street

23. Beauty hamper and watch

Hayley McKenna Manager