UPDATE!

Fantastic achievement by the team! Together, we have completed 371,962 steps, achieving 124% of the target. Across the 8-day challenge, each team member averaged 11,624 steps per day, which is approximately 5.8 miles of walking every day. 🎉👏🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

As part of the challenge, we also introduced mindfulness walks, where we each listened to a 15-minute guided meditation while walking at the same time. This became a particularly meaningful part of the challenge.

One of the most positive observations so far has been the effect on our mental well-being. Making time to get outside, move regularly, and step away from work pressures has helped us feel more energised, clear-headed, and positive throughout the working day. Many of us found that walking provided valuable thinking space, helping to reduce stress and improve focus when returning to work.

💙 Walking Together for Mental Health in month of July 2026 💙

As the Shaw Trust - Work Well North Central London Team, we see firsthand the devastating impact that mental health challenges can have on people’s lives. Every day, we support individuals who are facing barriers that prevent them from living the full, fulfilling lives they deserve. This cause is deeply personal to us. It’s not just part of our job — it’s something we are truly passionate about.

That’s why we’ve come together to take on a meaningful challenge:

👣 1 million steps as a team in month of July 2026

🎯 £600 fundraising target for Mind UK

We are walking not just for ourselves, but for everyone who feels lost, unheard, or overwhelmed by mental health struggles. Every step we take represents hope, resilience, and the belief that no one should have to face these challenges alone.

The funds we raise will go towards Mind UK, helping provide vital support, resources, and safe spaces within our communities. These services offer lifelines to people in their darkest moments — guidance, understanding, and a chance to rebuild.

Mental health can affect anyone, at any time. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can help break down barriers and ensure that support is accessible to those who need it most.

✨ Please support us if you can — whether it’s through donations, sharing our story, or simply cheering us on. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to changing lives.

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