Hilton Birmingham Metropole team members have successfully completed an extraordinary 50-kilometre charity walk around Lake Windermere, raising funds for the Fisher House UK charity as part of the hotel’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
To mark the milestone birthday of one of the UK’s largest conference and events hotels, 25 team members embarked on the demanding 31-mile challenge around England’s largest lake.
The ambitious challenge was undertaken in support of Fisher House UK, a charity that provides a vital “home away from home” for military personnel and their families at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, the receiving hospital for injured military personnel from the UK and around the world.[VM3] [VM4] The experience was especially meaningful as the Hilton Birmingham Metropole team is set to host members of the Invictus Games next year. The challenge also aligns with Travel with Purpose, Hilton’s strategy to drive positive impact and deliver lasting value to the people, guests, hotels and communities where we all live, work and stay.
With Hilton Birmingham Metropole set to host the teams and VIPs for the Invictus Games next year, it therefore felt a fitting charity to support. The project also supports Hilton’s Travel With Purpose initiative which aims to uplift and support local communities.
Together the team have raised an incredible £9.5k and welcome any final contributions to help exceed their target.[VM5] To support the team and donate, please visit –
https://www.justgiving.com/team/hiltonhikershbm2026
The 50km challenge forms part of a wider programme of activities celebrating Hilton Birmingham Metropole’s 50th birthday throughout 2026. Since opening its doors in 1976, the hotel has welcomed millions of guests, hosted thousands of events and conferences, and played a significant role in the economic and social life of the Midlands.
Speaking about the challenge, Nicola Betley, general manager, Hilton Birmingham Metropole, said: “As we celebrate 50 years of Hilton Birmingham Metropole, we wanted to mark the occasion by giving back to a cause that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives. Fisher House provides incredible support to military families during exceptionally challenging times, and we are proud to support their work. The determination shown by our team throughout this challenge was truly inspiring, and we hope our efforts will help raise both awareness and much-needed funds for this important charity.”
The challenge reflects Hilton Birmingham Metropole’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities and charitable causes, while bringing colleagues together through meaningful fundraising initiatives.
