Swimming challenge events

How to apply for an Action Against Hunger charity place at Swim Serpentine 2026

Applications for one of our limited charity places in the Swim Serpentine is open until 31 July 2026. Make sure to include as much detail as possible in your application as this is really helpful for when we start allocating places!

If you want to chat to a member of the team about your application, you can get in touch by:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 020 8293 6133

What you’ll receive as a #TeamAAHUK swimmer at Swim Serpentine

• The knowledge that your fundraising will help to fight hunger (just £42 could provide six weeks of life-saving therapeutic food for a malnourished child)
• A personalised #TeamAAH technical top to wear on race day
• Support throughout your fundraising journey from a dedicated member of the fundraising team
• A Fundraising pack full of hints and tips
• One of the loudest cheer points on the route!
• The Action Against Hunger cheer squad on route to give you that extra boost and support you at the end of the line

Swim Serpentine terms and conditions

1. I understand that completing an application form does not guarantee me a place in the 2026 Swim Serpentine, and that I will be contacted separately if my application is successful.
2. If accepted, I agree to pay Action Against Hunger the registration fee of £25 to secure my place. Payment will not be taken if my application is unsuccessful. Registration fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event or product or person.
3. I understand that if accepted for an Action Against Hunger 2026 Swim Serpentine, I am undertaking to raise at least a minimum of £100 in sponsorship (excluding Gift Aid), all of which will go to Action Against Hunger Charity.
4. I confirm that I will be 18 years of age by the date of the 2026 Swim Serpentine and that, to the best of my knowledge, my general state of health and fitness is good and I take full responsibility for my training.
5. I commit to raising at least 50% of my £100 fundraising target 4 weeks before the event date.
6. If I am not able to fundraise the minimum amount, I understand that I am to cover the outstanding amount myself.
7. I commit to informing Action Against Hunger as soon as possible if I am unable to take part in Swim Serpentine 2026 due to injury or illness.

How we’ll support your fundraising

Whether you’ve got a place in an existing swimming event, or plan to take on a challenge of your own, we’ll support you with your fundraising.

Our challenge events team will support you with:

• a welcome pack including a fundraising handbook and training plans
• all the materials you’ll need to reach your fundraising target
• bespoke Action Against Hunger swimming outfit
• advice from our fundraising team.

You can get in touch with our team about taking on a challenge in aid of Action Against Hunger by emailing [email protected].