“I just wanted to give something back.”

That’s what A, one of our fully qualified Wellness Walks Volunteer Leaders volunteers, told us after leading her first Wellness Walk. She’d seen what a difference those walks made to her own mental, physical & social health — & she wanted to be part of creating that for others in her community.

So she signed up for our Volunteer Training Scheme. We supported her every step of the way: with confidence-building, training, nationally recognised qualifications, mentoring, practical resources & the support of a strong & resilient organisation. Today, A leads regular walks in her local area. She holds space for people who are struggling. People who’ve never felt confident, safe or welcome in the outdoors. People who just need to know they’re not alone.

She’s not just leading walks — she’s growing community, hope & connection. She's also found her groove - is now taking extra qualifications, has started to earn income from the qualifications she already has - she become a role model for others.

That’s the heart of this campaign.

Wellness Walks wants to train and support more volunteers like A across the whole UK — people who know their own communities and want to make a difference where they live, with their peers for their chosen community. With the right support, one person can create a ripple effect of connection and wellbeing.

When you fundraise for this campaign, you help us reach more towns, cities and rural areas — so that wherever someone is, there’s a totally free, supportive Wellness Walk waiting for them.

Train one. Support many. Walk together.

Some Wellness Walks Facts

It costs roughly £1200 to train, qualify & equip a Wellness Walks volunteer - but that volunteer could potentially go on to help literally hundreds of people access the restorative power of nature - truly priceless.

In 2024 we ran over 400 Wellness Walks across the UK that were totally free for anyone with low mental, physical or social health.

50% of people who attend a Wellness Walk return to do more. Many of those individuals now cite walking, time spent in nature, time outside with other people as all being key components of improving their health.