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Our charity partner

The charityWho Snow Camp areA UK youth charity using skiing and snowboarding to build confidence, resilience and life skills in young people from underserved communities.20,000+young people supported93%improved coping strategiesRead more
The journeyFirst turn to instructorThree stages, from a first ever turn on snow to a week in the mountains and an instructor qualification.948first turns on snow88qualified as instructorsRead more
The partnershipTLH × Snow CampTLH raises money for Snow Camp on the slopes at the 3 Valley Rally, and at home with An Evening at Altitude.3years at the 3 Valley Rally2026An Evening at AltitudeRead more

01The charity

Who Snow Camp are

Snow Camp is a UK-based youth charity that uses snowsports to transform young lives. By engaging young people from underserved communities in skiing and snowboarding, Snow Camp helps build confidence, resilience and life skills. Beyond the slopes, the charity provides mentoring, qualifications and career pathways into the snowsports and outdoor industries, empowering young people to achieve long-term personal and professional success.

20,000+young people supported
£1.3m+raised in 2025
93%reported improved coping strategies for mental health & wellbeing

What Snow Camp do

Six things to know about the charity, with the numbers from Snow Camp’s own reporting.

01Snow Camp
A national youth charity
2003
Turning young lives around with the power of snowsports since 2003.
Snow Camp harness the power of skiing and snowboarding to break down barriers and broaden horizons for underprivileged young people across the UK.
02Snow Camp, 2022/23
Who it’s for
Snow Camp
41%
National average
23.8%
41%
of young people on a Snow Camp programme were entitled to free school meals.
Against a national average of 23.8%. Four hours of lessons at a snow centre costs around £120, well beyond the means of these families.
03Snow Camp, 2024/25
Mental wellbeing
1,066
young people took part in mental wellbeing workshops.
111 received one-to-one support. Fully accredited mental wellbeing support runs through every stage of the Snow Camp journey.
04Snow Camp, 2024/25
Apprenticeships
16
apprentices working towards coaching and instructor qualifications.
Apprenticeships doubled in 2024/25, with young people working towards NVQ/SVQ coaching or BASI Level 1 Instructor qualifications.
05Snow Camp, 2024/25
Giving back
108
former participants came back as volunteers.
Together they gave 10,827 volunteer hours supporting new members: graduates of the full journey, returning to inspire the next generation.
06Snow Camp, 2024/25
Where the money goes
88%
of spending goes directly to charitable activity.
Snow Camp raised £1.39 million in 2024/25.

02The journey

From first turn to instructor

An award-winning, fully accredited journey in three stages at slopes across the UK, ending with a life-changing week in the mountains.

Stage 12 days
First Tracks
A first ever turn on snow, with life-skills sessions on independence, responsibility, confidence and self-esteem.
Stage 25 weeks
Graduate
Weekends of more advanced training, talks from people across the snowsports industry, and mental health workshops.
Stage 310 weeks
Excel
Advanced training and assessment, a week in the mountains, and a BASI Foundation Instructor qualification.

A young skier in a Snow Camp jacket on the mountain

Snow Camp turn young lives around with the power of snowsports.

03The partnership

Proudly supporting Snow Camp.

To turn young lives around with the power of snowsports.

Three years running

TLH x The 3 Valley Rally

This year marks the third year running that TLH are taking part in the iconic 3 Valley Rally. The challenge brings together teams from across the industry to push their limits in the Alps, all while raising vital funds for Snow Camp. TLH’s continued involvement reflects a long-term commitment to supporting the charity’s mission and helping more young people access life-changing opportunities through snowsports.

04The evening