Swimming Events
Splash for Amnesty! Whether this is an organised event or your own swimming challenge, take to the water and raise money for human rights!
Arla Great North Swim
Date: 13 - 15 June 2025
Location: Windermere, Lake District
Minimum fundraising target: £100-£450 depending on distance
Registration fee: £30
Minimum age: 8-16, depending on distance
Join the UK’s largest open water swim in the beautiful Lake District. This three-day event offers a thrilling open-water swim amidst stunning scenery. Distances range from 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 2 mile, 5k and 10k - choose the best event for you.
Castle Race Series
Date: Multiple dates
Location: Multiple locations including Kent, Nottingham, Cheshire, Paris and Galway
Minimum fundraising target: as much as you’re able to
Registration fee: range from £34+ depending on distance and location
Minimum age for swims: 13 (1 mile), 16 (2.5 mile), 18 (5K)
Sign up to race at iconic castles across the UK, Ireland, and France. These event weekends cater for all ages and abilities, offering races in triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, swim, run and obstacle courses. With 28 distances available, from beginner to half-iron levels, there's a race for everyone. Join the fun and fundraise for human rights at the same time.
Secured your place?
I have my own place
If you've booked your place in either of the events above or another swimming event, please complete our form to join Team Amnesty.
Planning your own event?
If you don't fancy taking on an organised event, why not arrange your own swim at your local swimming pool or perhaps an open water swim. You can then use your event to raise awareness about one of our campaigns, such as the dangerous journeys many refugees have to make, or how little time we have left to stop climate change.
Below are some steps on how to plan your own swimming challenge:
1 - Select a place to swim
2 - Choose a date
3 - Get a team together, to either join in or cheer from the side lines
4 - Tell us about your challenge
5 - Set up your online fundraising page
Safety: It is important to stay whilst taking on your challenge. If you're swimming in your local pool, please follow all safety guidelines and consult the lifeguard with any concerns. For those planning an open water swim, check out Outdoor Swimmer for essential tips. Need more advice? Please contact the team.
Signed up to swim? Get fundraising!
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How we’ll support you
As a member of our team you’ll receive:
- A special AIUK t-shirt for the event
- A fundraising pack filled with lots of advice and ideas
- One to one fundraising and training support
- Fundraising and event materials like collecting tins, posters and badges
- Regular support and updates on our human rights successes
Get in touch
If you have any questions or queries, contact our Community and Events Fundraising Team who will be able to provide you with further information. We will be more than happy to assist.
Email: team@amnesty.org.uk