Child Poverty Action Walk

From 5th to 18th October, people across the country will be walking and adding their steps to one shared total.

Our goal is to reach 4 million steps together, one for every child currently growing up in poverty in the UK today.

You can take part on your own, with friends and family, or as part of a workplace or community group. Walk as much as you can, whenever and wherever works for you.

You don't need to walk 4 million steps alone. Whether you walk 100 steps or 100,000, every step you contribute will bring us closer to our collective target.

Sign up today

1. Sign up

Register to take part by completing our sign up form. You'll then be invited to create your JustGiving page and join with people across the country stepping up against child poverty.

2. Start fundraising

After setting up your JustGiving page, ask friends, family and colleagues to support your challenge.

We'll provide social media graphics, suggested messages, and a printable poster to help you spread the word.

3. Walk and track your steps

From 5th to 18th October, record the steps you take each day. You can use a phone, fitness tracker, pedometer, or our digital or printable step trackers.

Everyday walking counts, so whether you're walking to work, taking the dog out, going to the supermarket or strolling in the park, it all contributes to your total.

4. Add your steps to the total

At the end of the challenge, send us your final step count so we can add it to the collective total. Together, we'll see how close we can get to the 4 million steps.

4 million children in the UK are growing up in poverty.

That's more than one in 4 children missing out on the things many of us take for granted, from having enough food and warm clothes to taking part in school trips and activities with friends.

Child Poverty Action Walk will take place during Challenge Poverty Weeks in Scotland, England and Wales, where organisations and communities come together to raise awareness of poverty and call for change.

By taking part, you can help put child poverty in the spotlight and raise vital funds for the fight to end it.

Child Poverty Action Group works to make sure every child has the chance to thrive, no matter their family's circumstances. 

The money you raise will help us:

• Campaign for changes that lift children and families out of poverty
• Support families to access the financial help they are entitled to
• Ensure the experiences of children and families are heard by decision-makers
• Challenge the policies and practices that trap children in poverty

Child poverty is not inevitable. With your support, we can work towards a future where every child has the security and opportunities they need.

Anyone can join the challenge. You can take part on your own, with friends or family, as part of a workplace team, or with a school, club, or community group. And you can join wherever you live.

There is no minimum number of steps you need to complete. You can set a personal target that feels achievable to you and contribute as many steps as you can.

There's no registration fee to take part. We suggest setting yourself an initial fundraising target of £150, but there is no minimum amount you need to raise.

Do not worry if you've never fundraised before. We'll provide ideas and resources to help get you started.

When you sign up, you'll get access to:

• A digital and a printable daily step tracker
• Social media graphics to tell people you're taking part
• A printable poster to promote your fundraising
• Fundraising tips and suggested messages
• Encouragement and updates throughout the challenge

And when you receive your first donation, we'll send you a Child Poverty Action Group T-shirt.