Smithy Family Team Take on the Three Peaks Challenge for Contact
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Friday 17 October 2025
Next weekend, popular TikTok dads Nick and Martin from The Smithy Family and Martin & Bex will be joining forces to take on the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Contact
A deeply personal challenge
For Nick, this challenge began as something deeply personal. Like many parents of children with special educational needs (SEN), Nick and his family have faced challenges navigating a system that often leaves families feeling unheard and unsupported.
“This started as something deeply personal for me and my family. But the more I saw how broken the system is, the more I realised it’s not just our story. Too many families are fighting the same fight in silence.
“When I was researching this, I came across an article from Contact that completely stopped me in my tracks. It said that only 9% of pupils are receiving speech, language and communication support — a fundamental for any child in school. It made me wonder what the numbers must look like for children with more complex needs.
“Contact are campaigning to change that and doing everything they can to support families like ours. That’s exactly why we’re proud to be supporting them. Taking on the Three Peaks is our way of turning frustration into action and showing that real change starts when ordinary people stand up and say enough is enough.”
Contact are doing real, hands-on work to help families
Nick’s story struck a chord with his close friend Martin, who didn’t hesitate to join him in the challenge.
“When I saw what Nick and his family were going through, I couldn’t just watch from the sidelines. This challenge isn’t just about climbing mountains. It’s about standing shoulder to shoulder with a friend, raising awareness, and helping to make life fairer for families who need support.
“We chose Contact because they’re doing real, hands-on work to help families with children who have SEND. If we can help shine a light on that, and inspire even a small bit of change, it’ll all be worth it.”
Together, Nick and Martin will be climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales all over one weekend. It’s a test of endurance, strength, and spirit. But for The Smithy Family Team, every step represents hope for families across the UK who deserve better support.
Can you support the Smithy Family Team?
The team are calling on friends, family, and supporters to donate, share their story, and cheer them on as they take on this incredible challenge for Contact.
You can support The Smithy Family Team on their JustGiving page.
