News

Three new trustees appointed to 65 Degrees North

Published Monday, 10th June 2024

We are delighted to welcome three new trustees to 65 Degrees North.

George Matthews appointed as CEO of 65 Degrees North

Published Wednesday, 29th May 2024

65 Degrees North has appointed George Matthews as Chief Executive Officer for the charity. George served for 35 years as a Royal Marine and has a wealth of experience of command and the challenges faced by service personnel both on after operational tours of duty.

Aston Woodward Appointed Chair of 65 Degrees North

Published Wednesday, 31st January 2024

65 Degrees North has appointed Aston Woodward as Chair for the organisation.

Australian Expedition 2023

Published Wednesday, 31st January 2024

On the 22nd of October, 65 Degrees North embarked on its 11th expedition, a two-week journey, this time in Australia. The carefully selected team of 16 wounded, injured and sick military veterans have taken on the challenges of Australia’s toughest terrains, comprising a terrifying freefall and two gruelling cycle rides.

The Breeze Club Cheque Presentation Event

Published Monday, 29th January 2024

65 Degrees North was fortunate to be selected by fundraiser the Breeze Club as one of their three charities for 2023, and we recently attended the cheque presentation event at Soho Lighthouse.

65 Degrees North President knighted in New Year’s Honours

Published Monday, 8th January 2024

The honorary President of 65 Degrees North has been created a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath by His Majesty The King in his New Year’s Honours. Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan KCB CBE has been President of the charity for over 3 years now, an ambassadorial role

Ex-Scots Guard amputee takes on cycle challenge to raise funds for 65 Degrees North

Published Thursday, 29th June 2023

Former Scots Guard Colour Sergeant Will Atkinson-Browning is embarking on the gruelling Pan Celtic Ultra Series to help raise money for three causes including 65 Degrees North.

Woppy says a big thank you for all the assistance in raising money for 65 Degrees North

Published Wednesday, 31st May 2023

Woppy Keeling has sent out a big thank you to those who supported her in her Devon challenge which has so far raised more than £5,000 for 65 Degrees North.

Olympian taking on three-part Devon ‘triathlon’ for 65 Degrees North

Published Thursday, 4th May 2023

Olympian Woppy Keeling, wife of Major General Andy Keeling CB CBE - vice-president of 65 Degrees North, is embarking on a self-designed ‘triathlon’ to raise money for the 65 DN charity.

65 Degrees North forced to cut short Norway expedition due to severe weather conditions

Published Sunday, 19th March 2023

65 Degrees North forced to cut short Norway expedition due to severe weather conditions. The 65 Degrees North Team were met with very challenging conditions at the start of their six day crossing of the iconic Hardangervidda Plateau in Norway.

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