FUN
WALK PRESS RELEASE – 20th May 2026
Strong start as 50 Groups already registered for 2026 Fun Walk
The
organisers of the annual Fun Walk are delighted to announce that 50 charities
and community groups have already registered to take part in this year’s Fun
Walk, with sponsored walks planned throughout September. With registrations
continuing to grow steadily, the Trustees are encouraged by the strong early
response and are hopeful that a record number of groups may eventually register.
The
Fun Walk Trust supports local charities, schools, churches, grassroots sports
teams and other community groups, and this is helped by their fundraising being
given an extra boost through the Fun Walk’s generous Bonus Pot. Funded by
donations from local businesses and individuals, the Bonus Pot is shared on a
pro-rata basis depending on and in addition to the sponsorship money raised by
participating organisations – thus delivering a valuable uplift and helping
them raise even more for their causes.
The 2026
Bonus Pot donors so far include Tunnelcraft Ltd, Brown & Carroll (London),
Sanctuary Housing Association, One Footstep, Butyl Products Group, c2c Railway
Limited, Equi Ltd, Mr Barrie Stone and other individuals.
John
Baron, Chair of The Fun Walk Trust, said:
“The
Trustees and I are very pleased to see such a positive start to registrations
for the 2026 Fun Walk. 50 organisations having registered at this early stage
highlights the continued importance of the event in helping local groups raise
vital funds for their work in the community. We look forward to welcoming many
more participants as we build towards September.”
In
recent years, the event has continued to grow, with over £121,000 raised in
2025 alone and more than £1.75 million generated for local good causes since
its inception in 2002.
There
is still plenty of time for charities and community groups to register and be
part of this year’s event.
For
more information or to sign up, visit: www.thefunwalktrust.co.uk
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