Across the Divide was established in 1997 by Karen and Mark Hannaford in response to a growing need for professionally organised charity treks and corporate challenges.

At the time the standard of charity challenge event management had not evolved very far from its roots in group travel. Across the Divide was able to quickly establish itself due to its attention to detail in the planning stages; the introduction and training of competent salaried medical staff on all of its challenges; with the very latest in radio and satellite communication and a range of innovative and dynamic fundraising solutions.

Our vision

To lead the way in life-changing experiences

Our values

• The desire to make a difference (socially and environmentally)
• Excellence in service, products and safety
• Inspiring people to change themselves
• Passion for what we do
• Can do approach
• A spirit of adventure

Across the Divide was fundamental in the establishment of the gold standard Expedition and Wilderness Medical training course in the Lake District aimed at training medical professionals to work in remote locations. Over time the Expedition and Wilderness Medicine Course has been featured and recommended on numerous occasions in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and by the Wilderness Medical Society in the US.

Located in Dorset in modern state-of-the-art offices with a raft of environmental innovations and described by M.P. Oliver Letwin as

‘I have seen the future – right here in West Dorset; and it is with us now’. Across the Divide seeks to not only provide a great working environment for its employees but also contribute in a significant way to the community within which it operates'

Across the Divide stands for safety, quality, thoroughness, dependability and innovative event management all delivered with a strong sense of fun.