This Easter, Archie will be trekking to the summit of Mount Etna—a 3,357-meter volcano in Sicily.

Why He’s Climbing

Archies School is fundraising for a brand-new climbing wall, and Archie wants to help make it happen. He could have done a sponsored silence (that wouldn’t last long!), but he wanted to do something epic. Something that matched how exciting a climbing wall would be.

So he decided to climb a volcano.

The 100% Pledge

Here’s what makes this special: Archie has been saving his pocket money for months to pay for his own flight. His family is covering all other expedition costs—accommodation, guides, equipment, insurance. That means 100% of your donation goes directly to Casterton’s climbing wall fund.

Every. Single. Penny.

The Goal: £3,357

We’re asking for £1 for every meter Archie climbs—but you can sponsor as many meters as you like!

∙ £5 sponsors 5 meters

∙ £10 sponsors 10 meters (the height of a house)

∙ £25 sponsors a full climbing “pitch”

∙ £50 sponsors 50 meters

∙ £100 sponsors 100 meters (legend status!)

Most people donate between £10-£25, but every amount helps get Archie to the summit and Casterton’ closer to their climbing wall.

This Isn’t Just About One Climb.

When that climbing wall goes up at Casterton, hundreds of students will discover they’re stronger and braver than they thought. They’ll learn problem-solving, build confidence, and experience the thrill of reaching the top.

That’s what a 10-year-old is climbing a volcano to help make happen.

Will You Help Archie Climb?

Every pound is a meter closer to the summit. Every donation helps bring that climbing wall closer to reality.

Thank you for believing in Archie and in Casterton!