Collaboration Network
Charity Walk
2025
15-Mile Thames Path: Richmond → Victoria
Friday 27 June 2025 | Start 09:30
Join Us to Support The Alzheimer’s Society
Why Walk with Us?
Vulnerability Week ends on a high note by coming together for a cause that truly matters—supporting dementia. Walking 15 miles along the scenic River Thames gives you the chance to:
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Forge lifelong connections. Nothing bonds quite like sharing stories and laughter over riverside pubs after 15 miles of fresh air.
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Support each other, both professionally and personally—problem-solve, share insights and simply enjoy a day out of the office.
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Enjoy one of London’s most iconic routes, with gentle gradients and plenty of beautiful stopping points along the way.
Tailoring: Crafting a Journey Made for You
Trust isn’t built by offering one-size-fits-all solutions; it grows when we tailor every interaction to real human needs. Just as our services adapt—through inclusive design, continuous feedback and personal choice—this walk has been shaped with you in mind:
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An Accessible Route Along the Thames Path, you’ll find gentle gradients, paved towpaths and regular rest stops, so every pace and ability is catered for.
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Fundraising Target We ask each walker to aim for £200—enough to fund ten hours of one-to-one support or five home visits from a Dementia Adviser through Alzheimer’s Society.
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Meaningful Moments At each riverside café or pub, you’ll have space to reflect on how tailoring makes a difference—in life, in service and for those living with dementia.
By walking this carefully crafted route together, we put “Tailoring” into action—demonstrating that when we design for individual needs, trust truly flourishes.
Step into Their Shoes… and Ours
Last year’s country-walk for Demelza around Rochester taught us two key lessons:
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Accessibility matters. Some members found it hard to reach the start, and uneven, muddy trails made progress tricky.
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A proper pause revitalises. Whether you enjoy a hot drink, a light snack or simply a moment to stretch and take in the view, everyone benefits from a comfortable rest.
That’s why we’ve chosen the Thames Path this year: it offers straightforward tube access, mostly flat, riverside towpaths and plenty of cafés, benches and rest-points to help you recharge—whenever you need to.
Walk for Alzheimer’s Society
We’re walking to raise £8,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society—our chosen charity for 2025. Alzheimer’s Society exists to ensure that life doesn’t end when dementia begins; “we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.” Alzheimer's Society
How your fundraising helps:
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Care & support: Funding vital helplines, local groups and one-to-one support.
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Research: Driving breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Campaigning: Influencing government and health services to improve care.
Learn more about their work:
Route & Logistics
| Start | 09:30, Richmond Station (London Underground)
| Finish | ~16:00, Victoria Station
| Distance | ~15 miles (24 km) via Thames Path
| Map & Elevation | View detailed route
Accessibility & Comfort:
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Gentle riverside path—mostly flat tarmac and compacted gravel.
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Regular refreshment stops—included pubs, cafés and public seating.
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Toilets at major waypoints.
How to Participate
Together, We Can Go Further
This isn’t just a walk—it’s a statement that, together, we will champion dignity, empathy and support for those affected by dementia. Every step you take helps keep a person with dementia connected to the life they love.
Take the first step today.
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Who can enter the Awards?The awards are open to all organisations that are Members of the Collaboration Network. If your organisation is a current Member, you are eligible to submit an entry in any category.
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Is there a cost to enter?No, entering the awards is completely free for Collaboration Network Members. These awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our community.
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How do I submit my entry?To submit an entry: Complete the online form by selecting your chosen award category from the dropdown menu and providing your details. Once submitted, you will receive an email with a document containing all the relevant category-specific questions. Fill out the document and return it to jazmin@collaborationnetwork.co.uk via email along with any supporting evidence (such as images or reports).
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What kind of questions will be asked?Each category has tailored questions, but all follow a common blueprint designed to capture the impact, innovation, and execution of your work. A typical set of questions includes: Introduction: Describe your organisation and the initiative you are submitting. Challenge or Opportunity: What problem were you solving, or what opportunity did you address? Strategy and Implementation: How did you develop and execute your approach? Innovation: What makes your approach unique? Impact: Provide measurable results that demonstrate success. Challenges and Lessons Learned: What obstacles did you overcome? Future Plans: How will you sustain or expand this initiative? These questions provide a structured way to showcase your achievements and help judges fairly evaluate all entries.
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Can I enter multiple categories?Yes, you can enter as many categories as you like, provided your submission meets the criteria for each category.
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Can I submit supporting evidence?Yes, you are encouraged to submit supporting evidence, such as reports, videos, testimonials, or images, to strengthen your entry. These can be uploaded as attachments when returning your completed entry document.
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What are the key dates for the awards?Entries Open: 25 March 2025 Entries Close: 27 June 2025 Judging Round 1: 7 July - 15 August 2025 Shortlist Confirmed: 18 August 2025 Q&A Sessions: 22 September - 7 November 2025 Awards Ceremony: 3 December 2025 at Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul's
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What happens if I am shortlisted?If your entry is shortlisted, you will be invited to a Q&A session with the judging panel between 22 September and 7 November 2025. During this session, you will have 15 minutes to answer any questions from the judges to help them make their final decision.
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Who are the judges?The judging panel consists of a mix of industry experts, peers, and Collaboration Network representatives. To ensure fairness, judges will not assess entries from categories in which their organisation has submitted an entry.
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How will the winners be chosen?Entries will be scored based on a structured evaluation process. Judges will assess submissions using criteria such as innovation, impact, execution, and sustainability. Shortlisted entries will also have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session, which will contribute to the final decision.
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How will I find out if I have won?The winners will be announced live at the Collaboration Network Awards Ceremony on 3 December 2025 at Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul's.
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Who do I contact if I have more questions?If you need further guidance or have any questions, please contact us at jess@collaborationnetowork.co.uk