UK-based outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Mountain Warehouse, along with key industry partners, have joined forces to support the Greenfingers Charity’s upcoming Kilimanjaro trek, helping to equip fundraisers as they prepare to take on one of the world’s most iconic challenges, to raise money to create a brand-new children’s hospice garden.

The trek will see 24 dedicated supporters climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise vital funds for Greenfingers’ therapeutic garden projects. As well as Mountain Warehouse, the challenge has been strengthened by the backing of the Horticultural Trades Association, British Garden Centres, Garden Centre Retail, SBM Life Science, alongside others from across the horticulture and retail sectors and beyond.

Their support will help trekkers fully prepare for the physical and mental demands of the challenge, allowing participants to focus on their training, the journey ahead and the life-changing impact their fundraising will deliver.

Funds raised from the trek will help create a new Greenfingers garden at Naomi House & Jack’s Place, a children’s hospice in Winchester. The new outdoor space will provide a magical, therapeutic environment where children with life-limiting conditions and their families can spend precious time together, away from clinical surroundings. For many children, these gardens offer rare opportunities to experience the outdoors – to feel textures, see colour, smell flowers and simply be children in a safe and supportive space.

Noella Pirie, Head of PR & Brand Communications at Mountain Warehouse, said: “We’re proud to support the Greenfingers Charity and the team taking on the Kilimanjaro trek. This inspiring challenge makes a real difference, and we’re delighted to play a part in helping ensure participants are fully equipped. The new Greenfingers garden at Naomi House and Jack’s Place will create a lasting impact for children and families, and we’re honoured to play a part in making that happen.”

Linda Petrons, Director of Fundraising & Communications at Greenfingers Charity, added: “We are hugely grateful to Mountain Warehouse, all the kit sponsors and of course the trekkers for their support. Taking on Kilimanjaro is a formidable challenge, and knowing our trekkers are backed by such generous partners makes a real difference. Every step climbed will helps us create a garden that will bring joy, comfort and lasting memories to children and families when they need it most.”

The Greenfingers Charity relies on the ongoing support of businesses, fundraisers and volunteers to continue transforming outdoor spaces at children’s hospices into places to play, grow, learn, care and remember. These gardens add life to shortened years, creating meaningful moments and lasting memories for children and their loved ones.

To support the Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro Trek and help fund the new Naomi House garden, visit:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/greenfingers-kilimanjaro2026