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About me

Have you ever taken part in an event that changed your life?

For me, it was volunteering for a building project for orphaned children in Sierra Leone.

When I came home, I wanted to do more to help. So I started creating events around two of my great passions in life: sport and business.

From long-distance relays to enterprise challenges, each of our events is about bringing people together to raise money for a fantastic group of charities.

I spent many years as a senior cost planner for Babcock International. I now run my own construction consultancy firm. Over the years, I’ve delivered everything from multimillion-pound redevelopments in London to community health centres, MoD facilities and church projects.

What’s the link between construction and fundraising?

Well, the main one is people. I love working with people. And I love building teams to overcome challenges. That’s one reason why both sport and business are at the heart of our events. As both a businessman and a lifelong amateur athlete, I’ve seen the ability and impact sport and business have to bring people together and make a difference to young lives.

If you’d like to support what we’re doing, we would love to hear from you.

Michael Scott’s Signature

Michael Scott

Tim and Sim work alongside me on our fundraising events.

Tim

Team member, Tim Davies

Tim Davies is a chartered accountant who has worked for the National Audit Office in London and as an economist for the UN in Myanmar. He was instrumental in setting up the Hope Alive Tour.

Simeon

Team member, Simeon Paton

Simeon Paton is a project manager at a software company that provides data management systems, primarily within the health sector. An economist by background, he also has a wide range of experience across the international development sector.

Charities we support

All the events we organise are dedicated to supporting the work of these great independent charities.

Concrete Rose

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Concrete Rose works with young people who are leaving home or care situations. They do this by connecting them with supported lodgings, stable homes, and a network of mentors who can offer guidance and pastoral care.

Dr Graham’s Homes

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On a ridge in the Himalayan foothills Dr Graham’s Homes is a remarkable school that provides education and shelter for some of India’s poorest children.

Eric Liddell Community

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Nobody should feel lonely or isolated in their own community. That’s the vision of this Edinburgh-based charity – inspired by legendary ‘Chariots of Fire’ Olympic sprinter Eric Liddell. The charity provides care and community services to people in need.

Operation Orphan

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Based in Nottingham, UK, Operation Orphan provides targeted support to orphans and vulnerable children across the globe. Their projects range from long-term shelter and eduction programmes to rapid-response teams in times of crisis.

our impact

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raised for charities

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Enterprise Challenge students

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years of fundraising

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Our events

Find out more about our next fundraising events — and how you can get involved.

The 24 Tour

An 680-mile relay celebrating the great ‘Chariots of Fire’ sprinter Eric Liddell, who won gold at the 1924 Olympics.

Run by students from Eltham College in southeast London and St Leonards in Scotland, the route stretches from Paris to St Andrews in Fife.

All events

  • The 24 Tour
    Supporting eric liddell-communityEvent ongoing
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  • The Moldova Hope Alive Tour
    Supporting operation orphanEvent ongoing
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  • The UK Hope Alive Tour
    Supporting operation orphanEvent ongoing
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  • Hope run across Scotland
    Supporting dr grahams-homesEvent ongoing
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  • The Social Enterprise & Business Challenge
    Supporting concrete roseEvent ongoing
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  • 24 hour relay, Cambridge
  • The Nanjing to Weifang relay
  • The New York to Toronto relay, via Niagara Falls
  • The Paro (Bhutan) to Kalimpong (India) relay
    Supporting dr grahams-homesEvent in development
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  • The Tartan Pimpernel relay
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Inspirational

I’ve worked with Michael for 14 years and his leadership and vision for the Hope Alive Tour has been inspirational. It continues to have an impact on the lives of children, both in the UK and beyond. Thank you, my friend.
Brad Moore Director, Operation Orphan
Brad Moore

Contact me

If you would like to take part in or support one of our events, we would be delighted to hear from you.