Trek Overland and Howling Moon
 www.trekoverland.com 
Tim and Clare have generously loaned us the use of 1 superb Howling Moon roof tents which is a 1.4 tourer with a rear tent for Colin to sleep in, and provided a good discount on a 2nd. They have also loaned 2 roof racks for the Disco and Defender and 2 awnings. They have helped Woody work on the vehicles providing and fitting the extra expedition equipment for example Tim designed a table to fit under the roofrack of the Defender for the team to eat at which is superb. They have shown trust in us from the beginning which we are very grateful for and we are extremely pleased to be using their fantastic products - please see their website.

Land Rover Experience 4x4 Driving
www.landroverexperience.com 
As a major financial, training and kit sponsor Land Rover Experience are helping us prepare for the expedition in many ways and we are extremely thankful to John Lloyd and his team. We will be very proud to display their logo on our vehicle.

Avanade www.avanade.com

Avanade are creating a unique IT solution for the Driving Home expedition, in the form of a rugged laptop which the team will use to send photos and diaries back to the UK. The laptop will use the mobile phone network to send information back to the UK, and will be used to implement a pioneering process called Telemedicine – whereby the expedition Dr will be able to send photos back to our medical advisers in the UK, to get an immediate second opinion if needed.

Avanade have also taken on 77 PR to gain media interest in the expedition, and in the technology provided by Avanade

Kroll Security International:
 www.krollworldwide.com

Having seen our article in the Times, Kroll have offered to advise us on the security situation along the route of the expedition. They will keep us updated regularly with changes that we need to be aware of, such as political instability, civil unrest or health emergencies. They have also offered us access to their Security Centre for assistance if needs be, were a security situation to arise. We have of course been keeping track of the FCO advice for the expedition countries, but Kroll are able to offer much more comprehensive information to keep the expedition safe and we are delighted that they contacted us

W&H /www.safari-equip.co.uk/ 
Adrian has generously offered us expedition kit at cost price. His work is superb and we will be using his wheelcarriers, air snorkels and window guards. He also sourced us our Engel fridge.

Discoparts www.discoparts.com
Mark and Rob are being fantastic; having seen Colin on Midland TV and having met them at Billings Show, they kindly donated us recovery equipment including a hi-lift jack and compressor. They are also putting tyre sealant in all the tyres to prevent punctures en route. They will be distributing leaflets at the other Land Rover shows to help us raise further awareness in spinal injury and the work of the Trust.

Footloose4x4 - www.footloose4x4.com
Paul Marsh at Footloose 4x4 holds all the knowledge for a successful overland expedition which he has kindly offered us for free. We used Paul to design the interior and to build the storage compartments in the Defender, where storage was a premium. Please look at their website and photos on our website of the vehicles.

Fleetguard www.fleetguard.com 
"The Filtration Technology Leader" 
Have kindly donated 3 sets of spare oil, fuel and air filters for each vehicle for the expedition.

Devon 4x4 www.devon4x4.com
Liz has donated an ARB Bull bar to protect the Discovery en route. They have also supplied an A bar and light grates for the Defender, and air snorkels for the vehicles which has been ‘financially sponsored’ by Land Rover Experience.

Pentagon Glass Tech 
www.pentagonglasstech.com
Pentagon Glass have supplied and fitted the Discovery with glass security film protection on the windows free of charge. This will make the vehicle ‘smarter, safer and more secure’.

Optima www.optimabatteries.com 
Gordon sponsored us the best Optima yellow and red top batteries for both vehicles.

Conrico www.conrico.com
Conrico export Land Rovers worldwide and they have supported us by sourcing and fitting a long range fuel tank and supplying the spares and repairs for both vehicles – many thanks to David and Tony.

Allisport www.allisport.com
Andrew at Allisport has given us a specially made Oil transmission cooler. This will be put onto Colin’s vehicle with is Automatic to reduce the chance of it overheating in the heat of Africa. Please see Expedition equipment for a photo of it.

Kelly Kettle - www.kellykettle.co.uk
kindly donated a Kelly Kettle which will be well used to make cups of tea!

Keith Gott Land Rovers, Alton www.keithgott.co.uk
Have sourced and mechanically overhauled the two Land Rovers 'at a good price!

General Ecology and Nature Pure
Water filtration systems at cost price

Exmoor Trim www.exmoortrim.co.uk
Trakker seats at trade price including free extensions

Mobile Storage Systems  www.mobilestoragesystems.net
Interior storage and security boxes and window grills below trade price

Protection and Performance 
Gave us 5% discount on the roll cage for the 110.

Atlas Fire Protection  www.atlasfireprotection.co.uk
Kindly donated fire extinguishers and fire blankets for the vehicle

Condor Ferries www.condorferries.com 
Generously donated free ferry crossings for the expedition team from Portsmouth to Jersey, and from Jersey to St Malo. They also kindly donated a ferry crossing for the Hereford Ball.

Training :

Objective Training www.objectivetravelsafety.com
Led by Charlie McGrath donated a day's course in cultural and self-awareness, hi-jacking and border crossing tactics. The lessons learned will be invaluable when talking to border officials and maximizing safety on the expedition.

Land Rover Experience
Off-Road Driving and Winch and GPS Training - donated by Land Rover Experience

JV Like Land Rovers www.jvlike.landrover.co.uk/
Andy Like met the expedition team on a training weekend buying a new fan belt after the first had broken! He generously also offered the team further off-road training for their next team weekend, plus some excellent spotlights and steel wheel rims for the Discovery.

PR :

Footprint books www.footprintbooks.com
Donated travel books covering the length of the expedition. Additional books were donated for raffle prizes at fundraising events

Travel Africa Mag www.travelafricamag.com 
Will be publishing an article as the team are en route.

Financial donors:

Butchers Pet Care 
www.butcherspetcare.com



Brecon Pharmaceuticals
http://www.breconpharm.com/



Gordon Foundation www.gordon.foundation.btinternet.co.uk




Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
www.wcmt.org.uk

Julia and Derek Breed Foundation

Family and friends