Iglu Ski Raises £700 for Disability Snowsport UK in Triathlon Success
19/August/2026
Iglu Ski is proud to support DSUK, a snowsports charity with a vision of barrier-free access to the ski slopes. Their mission is to make snowsports accessible to everyone, and they’ve made it their mission to do that.
Through their own fundraising initiatives and thanks to the generous donations from customers, Iglu can help DSUK to provide adaptive lessons, incredible trips, and thrilling experiences for those who were born with or have been diagnosed with a disability, or those who have experienced a life-changing injury.
On August 15th, a team from Iglu Ski took part in the 10th Superheroes Triathlon to raise money for their chosen charity, Disability Snowsport UK.
In total, the team raised in excess of £700, which means 15 disabled adults or children can learn to ski at an indoor slope in the UK, bringing life-changing confidence, freedom and fun.
The Iglu Team, comprising Iglu Ski Managing Director Simon McIntyre, along with his family, and Jeanette Chippington OBE, one of Team GB’s most successful ever Paralympians, took part in their Superhero mission, perfectly dressed in superhero costumes.
Simon McIntyre said, ‘I just couldn’t resist joining in the Superhero fun at Dorney Lake this year. It’s such a privilege to raise money for adaptive skiing and snowboarding, and I hope we can do it all again next year.’
Fundraising Officer at Disability Snowsport UK, Fay Strathmerren said, ‘The money you’ve raised will help Disability Snowsport UK continue creating opportunities for disabled children and adults to experience the freedom, confidence and community that adaptive skiing and snowboarding can bring.’
For the past three years, Iglu Ski has taken part in the London Marathon, running on behalf of DSUK.
In 2023, Head of Commercial, Gordon Ritter, and Ski Sales Consultant, Lucas Lambert, raised almost £7,500 for DSUK.
In 2024, Head of Sales, Phillip Wright, not only raised almost £2,000 for DSUK, he finished the London Marathon in under four hours - an incredible feat.
In 2025, Senior Marketing Executive, Joe Bowler, and SEO Executive, Francesco Fuca, will be running the London Marathon on behalf of DSUK. Best of luck!
Away from the marathon, Iglu Ski also hosts regular fundraising activities in the office.
How your donations help DSUK
Together, your donations help DSUK to continue running their amazing specialist snowsports schools, trips, and experiences. However, as you can see below, every small donation makes a difference:
£2 could pay for a call with a disabled person to build their confidence for their first lesson
£5 could pay for a week of upkeep of a piece of our vital adaptive equipment
£10 could pay for a slope fee for a disabled child
£20 could pay for a specialist instructor to deliver a lesson for a group of disabled people
£50 could pay for a headset for a visually impaired skier
DSUK is also organising a pop-up event to buy pre-loved snowsport clothing and equipment - with all proceeds to DSUK
When: Saturday December 13th, 10am to 4pm
Donate beforehand: Drop off your pre-loved snowsport clothing and equipment 9-12th December at the ice rink reception in the Wimbledon Quarter shopping centre.
Where: Wimbledon Quarter, 4 Queen's Road, London SW19 8ND next to Wimbledon main station
They’re looking for:
Skis, snowboards, boots
Jackets, pants, gloves, goggles
Helmets, backpacks, accessories
Items They Do Not Accept
Used helmets
Old-style “skinny” downhill skis (cross-country skis are accepted)
Items that are dirty
Items with holes or rips
Boots or clothing with unpleasant odours
Boots with heavily worn toes, heels, or base plates
Skis with loose bindings
Skis with cracked edges
https://www.igluski.com/guides/ski-tips/dsuk
Iglu Ski was established in 1998. Their four pillars are Choice; Value; Trust; Expertise:
Choice - Unrivalled. Iglu is the UK’s largest ski travel agency, offering over 300 ski resorts across 18 countries and three continents. Their website includes handy snow reports and snow forecasts. In their history Iglu has provided holidays for more than 400,000 skiers and boarders.
Unbeatable Value. Crowned Top Ski/Wintersports Travel Agency of the Year 2026 and Best Online/Call Centre Agency 2026, Iglu is an ABTA-bonded travel agent selling ski accommodation and ATOL-bonded flight packages. Their price-match promise ensures they’ll always offer the best available price.
Trusted by Customers. Iglu offers unbiased advice to find the right winter sports holiday for every guest.
Established Expertise. Awarded the Platinum Trusted Service Award from Feefo in 2026 with a 4.8/5 score from customers and a rating of ‘Excellent’ from Trustpilot reviews.
Over the last few years the Iglu Ski team has experienced first hand the tuition offered by DSUK, and what an incredible experience these lessons are to those with disabilities.
