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DISTRIBUTION
A response to Charitable
Giving: A National
Handheld GPS
for Outdoor Pursuits
Disgrace?
In response to our recent Barry
Digital
Roberts column, Discover Adventure
Managing Director Jonathan Bryan
redresses the balance…
"I can only think the above poorly constructed and researched article was written to
provoke. Over the many years we have operated in this sector we have collaborated with
hundreds of charities to design and operate safe and enjoyable challenges for their
fundraisers. As a result we have built up an enviable reputation due to our
professionalism, friendly and flexible approach, competitive pricing and safety record.
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Overseas challenges represent a vital funding stream for many charities and undoubtedly
attract new fundraisers, and thus new funds. The charities we work with will testify to
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Discover Adventure is a business, which like any other has operating costs and
overheads. We are in business to succeed, but have a clear conscience that our open • Extensive stock holding of all products, accessories,
challenges offer the best possible deal for charities. All our trips use a standard cost to
mapping software & marine charts
income ratio which ensures that the charity retains at least 60% of the income. If
participants raise more than the minimum fundraising target, the charity retains an even
• Competitive wholesale trade prices
higher percentage. In my experience many supporters raise in excess of that minimum • Next day delivery (for orders placed by 3pm)
target. We exclude the deposit from the calculation as this sum represents a
• Drop ship direct to your customers
commitment that generally ties the individual into the endeavour.
The value of tourism to the local economy of the countries to which we travel should not
• 30 day credit account (subject to approval)
be underestimated. Our style of travel, often to remote parts of the world, generates
• Point of sale & merchandising items
employment and incomes in rural communities which often have no source of revenue
other than subsistence farming. On our Kilimanjaro and Machu Picchu treks, we employ
• Live ‘In Store Demo’ equipment programme
three porters for every participant, as well as hiring local guides who are a crucial part of
• In house technical support
the team. In addition we use local hotels, transport services and restaurants, all of which
employ local people who derive direct economic benefits from our presence.
• Regular trade price lists
Furthermore we contribute to the local economy in South Wiltshire and East Dorset by • Email update service for prices and special offers
employing twenty staff at our Head Office.
The reality of charity treks and bike rides is that many tens of thousands of people have
been inspired by the challenge of doing something they never thought they could do, and
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through this raise much needed funds for some of the largest charities in the country."
for Cyclists
TEKO extends collection
for 2010
Unveiling at OutDoor 2009, TEKO's new sock collection for 2010 utilises
numerous technology processes to create three collections using different
Edge Series
Selection of Garmin Merchandising products to
claim “Free Of Charge” - subject to order value and availability
fabric constructions, tekoPOLY, tekoMERINO and tekoCOTTON.
For Spring / Summer 2010 along with exciting new
designs and colours every sock in the range now features
Mercator House,
the unique TEK-FIT construction, including the
Brest Road,
tekoCOTTON styles.
The extended range includes a new women's
Plymouth International,
warm-weather sports sock,, a new Summer Light
Devon PL6 5XP
Minicrew in tekoMERINO, and a unisex
Tel +44 (0)1752 241010 Fax +44 (0)1752 241040
Midweight Minicrew.
To see the new models along with the
Email : sales@smgeurope.com
whole TEKO range please visit stand
A1 301 at OutDoor, or view the
www.smgeurope.com
SGB0609
current range at
www.tekosocks.com
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