Campaign by Story
Walking 1,000 Miles to Tackle Loneliness
This April, we are collectively walking 1,000 miles, the full length of Great Britain from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
But this is not really about distance.
It is about connection.
Across the month, supporters will log their miles wherever they are. Every step taken moves us further north and closer to our shared goal of tackling loneliness in our communities.
Why This Matters
"My volunteer and her dog give me something to look forward to every week. I feel less lonely, more confident getting out of the house, and my health has improved because I’m walking regularly again.”
Loneliness affects confidence, wellbeing and independence. For many older people, the days can become quiet, repetitive and disconnected.
A simple weekly walk changes that.
A conversation.
A familiar face.
A reason to leave the house.
CareDogs connects people experiencing loneliness with human and canine companionship through safe, supported community walks and befriending.
It is simple. It is local. And it works.
How Your Donation Helps
This fundraiser supports CareDogs’ work tackling loneliness through human and canine companionship.
£25 could support volunteer recruitment, DBS and safeguarding checks
£50 could contribute towards essential volunteer training
£100 could help deliver safeguarding and mental health awareness training
£250 could help us host three community walks, bringing people together for connection and companionship
Every donation helps us recruit, train and support volunteers so people experiencing loneliness receive consistent, meaningful connection.
The Goal
Our collective fundraising target is £2,500.
Together, we are solving social isolation, one dog walk at a time
If you would like to learn more about CareDogs, visit:
www.caredogs.org.uk
Thank you for being part of this shared journey.