Hayley Charlesworth’s Harry’s Pals update

PiGs STY Master, Sarah Ball, caught up with Harry’s Pals Founder Hayley Charlesworth as they climbed Snowdon.

Here’s what Hayley told us: “We wanted to share a little update from all of us at Harry’s Pals and to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone across the industry for your continued support.

“We’re so excited that preparations for the Inca Trail challenge are now well underway, and it’s already shaping up to be something really special. Last week, I joined the group for a training session to climb Snowdon, where I had the chance to meet some of the wonderful people who have signed up so far. It was such a warm and welcoming group, the kind of people who will make this bucket list experience not just meaningful, but genuinely fun and unforgettable too.

“This incredible challenge, organised by the People in Glazing Society, will take place from 2–11 October 2026, finishing at the breathtaking Machu Picchu. With 14 people already on board, it’s amazing to see the team coming together and we would absolutely love for more of you to join us.

“We’re so grateful to PiGs for their continued support. It truly means the world to us and to the families we support.

“That support was felt again recently at the GGP Installer Awards, where Harry’s Pals was honoured to be selected as the charity for 2026. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of everyone involved, an incredible £1,742 was raised on the day and we also had the opportunity to meet lots of great people, all keen to show their support for Harry’s Pals.

“Because of kindness like this, we’re now able to reach more families than ever before – offering vital emotional support, counselling, and opportunities for families to spend precious time together during incredibly difficult times.

“The Inca Trail challenge is more than just a trek. It’s a chance for our industry to come together, support one another, and make a real difference to families who need it most.

“If you’re thinking about joining us, we would love to hear from you.”

Find out more or sign up here: https://zurl.co/T2oCp

And if you’d like to support Harry’s Pals in other ways, including donations or partnerships, please visit: www.justgiving.com/harryspals