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Step Up for Suicide Prevention
Around 20 people die by suicide every day in the UK. Your steps can help change that. Set your own challenge, get active, and raise funds for life-saving support this summer.
How it works
Take on your own step challenge and fundraise for suicide prevention anytime between May and August 2026. Walk, jog, run or dance your way to making a difference, while boosting your own wellbeing along the way.
Ready to make a difference? Just follow these three simple steps to get started:
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Set your step challenge
Set your step challenge
Set a step goal that works for you, whether that’s daily steps, a total target, or a personal milestone, and take part solo or with friends, family, or colleagues, wherever you like.
Need some inspiration?
Daily target – e.g. 4,000 steps a day throughout July
Roughly 40m of walking. Take the scenic route home, fit in a post-lunch wander, or give the dog an extra lap.
Monthly total – e.g. 225,000 steps in June
Think woodland walks, lunchtime strolls, dog walks, and evenings outdoors. Small moments that add up and do you good too.
One-off event – e.g. a 30,000-step sponsored walk
Take on a bigger adventure with a full-day hike, long-distance trail, or sunrise-to-sunset walk. Push yourself, bring friends along, and make it a challenge to remember.
Team challenge – e.g. 1.5 million steps as a team by the end of July
Pool your steps and go further together. From park runs to lunchtime laps, every step counts towards something meaningful.
Make it your own and get creative! Every step makes a difference.
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Join our community
Join our community
Sign up for free and we’ll send you a link to set up your JustGiving fundraising page, branded assets to share, and access to our Fundraising Hub with tips, guides and support from our team.
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Get fundraising!
Get fundraising!
Get moving and start fundraising. Share your journey with friends, family and colleagues, keep them updated as you go, and invite them to support you along the way as you help save lives from suicide.
Why Step Up for Suicide Prevention?
Boost your wellbeing
Get moving in a way that supports both your physical and mental health.
Fund vital support
Every pound you raise helps fund suicide prevention and ensures more people can access life-saving support.
Earn rewards
Raise £75 and receive a running top. Raise £350 and get a free place on our online half-day Real Talk suicide prevention course!
Access tailored support
You’ll receive guidance and encouragement from our fundraising team throughout your challenge.
Sign up and get started
Join the challenge, get active, and help save lives. We’ll send everything you need to get started.
How your fundraising can help
Suicide is the leading cause of death for people under 35 years old. Around 1 in 4 people will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime, and approximately 20 people die by suicide each day in the UK.
Most suicides are preventable with the right support. Every step you take helps us continue our life-saving work. Together we’ve already made an impact.
- 70,000+ people trained with the skills needed to support those at risk of suicide
- Our award-winning Stay Alive app, downloaded nearly 1 million times, offering vital support when it’s needed most
- Campaigns reaching over 20 million people in the past three years, raising awareness and understanding of suicide prevention
We rely on your support to keep this life-saving work going.
Frequently asked questions
Simply fill out our sign-up form, and we’ll send you everything you need to get started.
Please note that by agreeing to fundraise for Grassroots Suicide Prevention you are subject to our Terms & Conditions.
Nothing! It’s completely free.
If you get in touch, we can support you with advice, guidance on effective fundraising, access to our Fundraising Hub, and a real person from Grassroots Suicide Prevention to support you on your journey.
You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in saving lives from suicide, becoming part of our huge group of dedicated fundraisers. Our community is so important to us and we value each and every person who finds us and chooses to support our life-saving work.
If you raise £75, we will send you a free running top. Raise £350, and get a free place on our online half-day Real Talk suicide prevention course!
You can raise as little, or as much as you want.
Most smartphones track steps automatically using apps like Apple Health or Google Fit, as long as you have your phone with you. You can also use a wearable device such as a Fitbit or Apple Watch.
No, you don’t have to walk! The challenge is all about getting active in a way that works for you. You can walk, jog, run, dance, skip, or take part in any activity that helps you move more. Set your own goal, track your progress, and take on the challenge at your own pace while raising funds for suicide prevention.
Anyone can take part. The challenge is open to individuals of all ages and abilities. However, we ask that anyone under 18 takes part with a parent or guardian who registers on their behalf.
Whether you’re taking part on your own, with friends, family, or as a team, you can set a goal that works for you and get involved in a way that feels right.
Still have questions?
For more information, questions, or assistance, reach out to our friendly team.