The Envision March: Stepping Up for Young People

This March saw the launch of our brand-new fundraising event – The Envision March!

This month-long walking challenge has brought together our wonderful Envision community who made the choice to step up for our young people and set themselves a daily, weekly, or monthly step target to be sponsored by their friends, family, and colleagues!

To kick off the challenge, our wonderful Trustee Saima coordinated a group walk around Battersea Park, setting the tone with good energy and even better company. Thank you, Saima, for getting our journey off to such a great start!

Throughout the month, our Marchers followed in the footsteps of the young people on our programme by putting Essential Skills into action, skills that are relevant in every walk of life:

Communication

We loved seeing our Marchers share the highs and lows of their challenge, both with us and their own networks, helping to spread the word and inspire even more support.

Creativity

From scenic routes to brilliant walking photos, participants found all kinds of ways to make their steps stand out. (Yes – there was even an award for the most creative walk, pictured on the left!)

Determination

Like any challenge in life, staying positive was key to staying motivated, even on the days we didn’t feel like it. Finding that inner resilience to get out, rain or shine, and stick to the goal took real determination, and our Marchers rose to the challenge!

Teamwork

Friends, family, and colleagues set team goals to build support networks, spark that team spirit, and enjoy a bit of (friendly!) competition. It was also the perfect excuse for a lunchtime run or walking club!

Charlotte, who took part in the Envision March, reflected on what she enjoyed about getting involved:

“Taking part in the Envision March with my work team really brought us closer. It gave us a meaningful reason to step away from our desks, shut our laptops, and get out exploring Brum together. Not only did it help us get our steps in, but it also strengthened our team spirit and gave us a shared sense of purpose.”

Many of our Marchers have seen first-hand how our programme can truly change the lives of our young people, and their support ensures that we are able to continue to grow as an organisation to reach even more young people across the cities we serve.

Thanks to the unwavering commitment Marchers showed to the challenge and their fundraising, we raised an incredible £19,692! A massive thank you to everyone who took part or sponsored someone in this year’s Envision March. We’re so proud to have walked alongside you all.

Nathan, an Envision marcher, reflected on what made the challenge so rewarding:

“Being able to set my own step target made the challenge feel really personal and manageable. It was such a good feeling to be out walking, knowing every step was making a difference for a great cause.

You can check out a recarp video of the Envision March over on our Instagram!