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Why we exist

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At Inspire Alpine® we dream of a world where all young people have the opportunity to succeed.

Yet, there is a persistent gap in progress through school between young people from our richest and poorest areas. This attainment gap has a profound impact on young people’s future career options and income levels.

We believe that your economic background should never define your future. This is fundamentally unfair.

Our social mission is to help close this attainment gap.

What is the Attainment Gap?

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To help close the attainment gap, we offer free inspirational talks & purposeful outdoor adventures to schools in the most deprived areas to help raise aspirations & build confidence & resilience.

These activities are designed, delivered and led by Inspire Alpine® founder Ricky Munday, who grew up on a council estate near Glasgow but overcame economic adversity to qualify as a Chartered Accountant & Mountain Leader and reach the summit of Everest in 2018.

Ricky has lived experience of the barriers that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds face to unlock their undoubted potential.

We believe passioniately in in the power of social mobility and we strive to ensure that disadvantaged young people have the opportunity to follow their dreams.

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Read our case studies that evidence our positive impact on young people below.

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Funding our Social Mission

To fund our social mission we offer a range of inspiring services to individuals, schools, charities & businesses to encourage them to 'Follow Their Dreams':

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Ricky shares his story of overcoming adversity, and failure & success on Everest, to inspire others to change their own mindset and step safely out their comfort zone.

Our UK and overseas mountain events & expeditions will push your mental and physical boundaries to new limits.

You'll become stronger, more resilient and more confident; ready to face any of life's challenges.

By choosing Inspire Alpine®, you'll help transform disadvantaged young peoples' lives.

With your support we can help others follow their dreams!

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Published: 8th August, 2019

Updated: 18th January, 2021

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