The Good Newsletter: February 2026

In this month's good newsletter, we're highlighting the fundraisers who hit the ground running in 2026 - going above and beyond for their charities.

Visit GiveWheel In this month's good newsletter, we're highlighting the fundraisers who hit the ground running in 2026 - going above and beyond for their charities. We're featuring the Antarctic adventurers, tractor runners, ocean rowers and more who shone on GiveWheel this month. Take a look below to read about some of this month's charitable fundraising superstars: ANTARCTIC ADVENTURERS Former Gurkha Hari Budha Magar has become the first above-knee amputee to summit the highest mountain on every continent, ending in Antarctica with a blistering -25°C ascent of Mt Vinson. £30,000+ raised | Read more Former rifleman Ian Hughes completed a 900km solo ski across Antarctica to the Geographic South Pole. The expedition took 60 days, pulling a 100kg sled in temperatures as low as -40°C! £20,000+ raised | Read more TRACTOR RUNNERS The Sheepy Ploughers Tractor Run was back for the 7th year, with a string of tractors donning their festive lights for a parade through North Warwickshire and Coventry. £19,000+ raised | Read more Meanwhile, the Archer's Festive Tractor Run had a whopping 250 tractors taking part in this year's route through Rugby and Leicestershire. Over their time running the event, the run has now raised an incredible £200,000 for local causes. £21,000+ raised | Read more PUBLIC SECTOR HEROES The Public Sector Challenge was back with its latest event: the London Bridges Walk. Public sector workers came out in force to walk either 15 or 25km through central London, crossing 16 London bridges along the way. The event raises funds for British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK and preparations are already underway for the next challenge - Earth, Mynd and Shire in Shropshire! £25,000+ raised | Read more OCEAN ROWERS This month, the World's Toughest Row concluded with teams arriving in Antigua, following a 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic! Among the GiveWheel fundraisers were... Beth and Jess (Atlantic Highway) set a new world record for the fastest women's pair with a 38 day crossing. £11,000+ raised | Read more David and Richard (GREENS2BLUE) completed their crossing in 46 days, rowing in 2 hours shifts around the clock. £40,000+ raised | Read more Thomas Skinner is completing the row solo, and arrived in Antigua in the last 24 hours after 52 days at sea! £29,000+ raised | Read more MORE FUNDRAISING HEROES Paul Williams took on the challenge to raise £50,000 for four causes in the year he turned 60. Taking on a number of running and cycling events throughout the year, he smashed his target! £60,000+ raised | Read more Ramzey, Ed and Rahul took on the epic Dakar Banger Rally - a 4000-mile, 19-day unsupported rally from Plymouth to West Africa. Their vehicle of choice? A 2004 Subaru, worth less than £750! £28,000+ raised | Read more Ready to set up your own event? Start Fundraising for free, with 0% platform fees Haven't fundraised before? It's free and takes just 30 seconds to set up! With GiveWheel, you can fundraise for as many charities as you like and with any % split you choose. Can't see a charity you're looking for? We can add charities on request, typically the same day! Simply get in touch. Whether fundraising or donating, your support makes the difference. #FUELYOURFUNDRAISING Unsubscribe