Winter Walk - walk in support of young refugees
Saturday, 27th & Sunday, 28th January 2024, London
Take part in a Full Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K - see fundraising options below.
Together we can transform lives.
Walk for Young Roots
A great event to kick start your New Year! There are Full Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K options, starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground on Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 January. Take in highlights of the Thames, its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s key landmarks. Families are welcome, there’s a free winter bobble hat and neck buff, rest stops with snacks, with a special medal and hot food at the finish line.
Whether it’s to enjoy an active day out with friends or colleagues, or to maintain a New Year fitness regime – there’s a London Winter Walk for you! Join as an Individual or as a team, and raise funds for Young Roots along the way.
Fundraising options
Charity Sponsorship – you pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place!
o Full marathon: Reg fee £30 / fundraising target £300
o Shorter distances and lower fundraising targets are also available
Mixed Funding – pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.
o Full marathon: Reg fee £50 / fundraising target £150
o Shorter distances and lower fundraising targets are also available
Self Fund – you pay the full cost of the event place - fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no cost at all to the charity!
o Full marathon: £99
o Shorter distances and entry fees are also available
Why fundraise for Young Roots?
Young Roots works with hundreds of young refugees in London each year from over 45 different countries, including Syria, Afghanistan and Eritrea, We support them to fulfil their potential through one-to-one Casework, youth activities, English language support, and access to specialist therapeutic and legal advice.
In 2022 we supported 873 young people, and this year we estimate reaching 1000. By taking on a challenge for Young Roots and raising awareness and funds for our charity, you’ll be helping us to reach this goal and provide access to vital services and activities for young refugees, as they heal from the trauma of their experiences and rebuild their lives in safety.
“The best thing is the education which you have helped me with. I was dreaming of this, it is very important. ”
- A young person accessing our Casework support in Croydon
Join our team and you’ll receive:
A fundraising guide and resources to answer all your questions and learn more about our work
Dedicated and regular updates and catch ups with us to support you any way we can, however suits you best
Support in spreading awareness about your fundraiser through our social media and newsletters
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with us at fundraising@youngroots.org.uk.
Thank you so much for your support.
Any questions? Please contact us at fundraising@youngroots.org.uk.