What is Walking Home?
Walking Home is Walking With The Wounded's annual winter fundraising campaign. After a decade of walking and raising over £2 million to support veterans and their families, we are introducing a new era of our annual fundraising campaign.
This year, Walking Home focuses on 'Let's Talk' because mental health is an important but tough topic to start a conversation about. We want to change that.
Take on a sponsored walk with friends, family or colleagues somewhere important to you. No minimum distance is required, and there is no set fundraising target. Every step taken and penny raised will support veterans and their families across the UK.
1. Sign up
Create your fundraising page and start planning your Walking Home challenge
2. Fundraise
Join forces with family, friends and colleagues to raise money
3. Walk
Big or small, it's time to put your walk into motion
4. Make a difference
Your donations help us to reignite the sense of purpose of ex-servicemen and women
Leaderboards
| Avatar | Name | Raised |
|---|---|---|
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1
|
£2,934 | |
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2
|
Gary Thompson
4th
Year
|
£1,347 |
|
3
|
£905 | |
|
4
|
£555 | |
|
5
|
Rikki Webster
3rd
Year
|
£531 |
|
6
|
£517 | |
|
7
|
£421 | |
|
8
|
£409 | |
|
9
|
Derek French
2nd
Year
|
£398 |
|
10
|
£354 |
| Avatar | Name | Raised |
|---|---|---|
|
1
|
£1,990 | |
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2
|
£1,347 | |
|
3
|
£1,249 | |
|
4
|
£884 | |
|
5
|
£808 | |
|
6
|
£666 | |
|
7
|
£656 | |
|
8
|
£578 | |
|
9
|
£411 | |
|
10
|
£375 |
| Avatar | Name | Raised |
|---|---|---|
|
1
|
£3,555 | |
|
2
|
£687 | |
|
3
|
£578 |
How does your fundraising help?
£86
could provide essential groceries for a veteran and their family during an emergency
£133
could cover the cost of a private therapy session for a veteran, initiating the journey to address their mental health concerns
£798
could sponsor a therapy course for a spouse coping with a partner’s mental health challenges, equipping them with the skills to manage their well-being now and in the future
Where does the money go?
At the heart of our mission is the simple belief - those who served, deserve.
Whether mentally wounded, socially wounded or physically wounded, they deserve the care, support and means they and their families need to function in society, serving in the communities in which they live, reigniting their sense of purpose and making a positive contribution again.
Walking With The Wounded gets those who’ve served – and their families - back on their feet.
It's with your support and fundraising that we can help make a critical difference this winter and beyond.
Employment
Mental Health Care
Quick Reaction Fund to support those struggling
Care coordination
Martin's Journey - Walking With The Wounded
Walking Home - Let's Talk
Walking With The Wounded's annual and nationwide seasonal challenge encouraging conversations around mental health.