Meet the Machu PiGchu Team: Gareth Jones

The team for PiGs’ Machu PiGchu challenge, supporting Harry’s Pals as Charity of the Year for both 2025 and 2026, has grown, with members ready to take on the Inca Trail in October 2026.

Following our introduction to the first three team members in Andrew Charlesworth, Julie Holmes and Ed Williams, we now showcase another member of the team. It’s a person known to take on a PiGs challenge after being part of the Kilimanjaro team of 2024, it’s Gareth Jones, Managing Director of Solar Fabrications!

Name: Gareth Jones

Job Title: Managing Director

Company: Solar Fabrications

How long you’ve been there? Four Years

How long have you been in the glazing industry in total? 28 years

Why did you want to be part of team Machu PiGchu and trek the Inca Trail? I took part in last year’s trip to Kilimanjaro which was a great experience for a wonderful cause. Could not resist the temptation to take on another challenge to support another fantastic charity in Harry’s Pals for whom I act as a Board Trustee.

How are you preparing? Losing the extra pounds, cutting down on alcohol and frequenting the gym. It worked last year so I have every confidence even though I need to get my skates on!

What are you least looking forward to? Nothing really – its going to be great fun. There will be challenging moments but its all part of the all round experience.

What are you most looking forward to? I used to live in Chile and visited Machu Pichu in February 1994. I am looking forward to reenacting some of the photos I have as a very slim 19 year old.

What does Harry’s Pals mean to you? A lot. I have known Andy (Charlesworth – who’s son Harry is who the charity is named after) since our time together at profine UK. I also shared a tent with him on route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. I have been on the Board of Trustees for over 12 months now and have got to know Hayley and her dedication to the charity along with the many volunteers that support throughout the year.

Link to your Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/gareth-jones-4

You can find out more about the challenge here: Machu PiGchu Team Gets New Pals! – PiGs