Organisations and £35,000 bonus bode well for 2026 Fun Walk

Organizers of the 25th anniversary Fun Walk say around 80 local charities and community groups have registered so far for this September’s event, with more expected. The Fun Walk Trust supports participating groups—including charities, local schools and churches, and grass-roots sports teams—through a sponsored walk each year and adds funds pro rata via “Bonus Pot” money donated by businesses and individuals. Chair John Baron said the event could break last year’s record of £121,000 raised, noting £35,000 already in the Bonus Pot and broad community support. Registration is still open on the Fun Walk Trust’s website. The walk began in 2002 for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee.