An intrepid team from a legal services firm are hoping for a perfect 10 when they step out for a fundraising challenge in aid of their charity of the year.

The six co-workers from Optimum Professional Services are taking part in the 10 Peaks Challenge, set by the Youth Adventure Trust, which involves hiking 34km and scaling 10 different peaks within 10 hours.

Training is well under way for the event, which takes place on July 10 in the Brecon Beacons.

It just one of the fundraising initiatives Ermin Street-based Optimum will hold through the year to support the Wiltshire-based charity.

Optimum’s office manager Tracey Heath is taking part, and said: “It’s going to be a challenging day, with what we suspect will be less than ideal weather conditions (it’s in Wales after all!) and a huge 34km to hike, with an epic 1,695m of ascent. But we are training hard and it is all for a very good cause.”

Joining Tracey are Carol Conway, Hannah Matthews, Rob Stokes and Tracey Alexander. The sixth team member – payroll manager Liz Grange – is a keen runner and is hoping to cover some of the course at a quicker pace!

Head of accounts and audit Rob added: “It’s definitely going to be easier for some of us than for others, but it’s all about teamwork, keeping that fundraising goal in our minds but enjoying the experience and challenge.”

The Youth Adventure Trust helps vulnerable 11 to 15-year-olds build resilience to face challenges in their lives. Its outdoor adventure Youth Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge themselves, experience success, grow in confidence and develop skills that will last a lifetime.

Philippa Cox, corporate partnerships manager at YAT, said: “A huge thank you to the Optimum staff for taking on the challenge. Every step they take will help vulnerable young people build resilience, confidence and fulfil their full potential. We’ll be cheering them on along the way. Good luck Team Optimum!”

Optimum, which has offices in Swindon and Cheltenham, specialises in accountancy and legal services, including tax, audit, conveyancing, wills and probate.

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