CHARITY WALK
2026
12 JUNE 2026 | 98.2 miles. As a nation.
One mile for every 10,000 people living with dementia
in the UK.
Eight regions.
One day. One purpose.
Walking for the 982,000.
On 12th June 2026, organisations across the UK will lace up their boots and walk together - in their own regions, for the same cause. This is what collective action looks like.
Friday 12 June 2026 | 12.3 miles per region | In aid of Alzheimer's Society
South East
South West
London
Midlands
The North
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
HOW IT STARTED
Last year, we walked fifteen miles along the Thames. This year, we're walking the length of a nation.
In June 2025, a group of Collaboration Network Members and colleagues set off from Richmond, followed the Thames path all the way to Victoria - 24km through London - and raised funds for the Alzheimer's Society along the way. There were wild deer. A briefly lost phone. The warm temptation of riverside pubs on a very hot day. And a team that arrived at the finish line closer than when they started.
It was one walk. It proved the idea worked.
For 2026, we asked: what if everyone could walk, wherever they are? The answer is eight simultaneous regional walks on the same day - each one 12.3 miles, each one led by a Member organisation, each one raising money for the same cause.
Because vulnerability doesn't stop at the M25. Neither should we.
After the 2025 Charity Walk
We came across wild deer, saw many bridges, temporarily lost
a phone, survived a brief stumble, avoided the temptation of all
the lovely pubs (well, most of them) as we followed the Thames path from Richmond to Victoria on a very hot and sweaty day.
WILL ARCHER
MANAGING DIRECTOR
COLLABORATION NETWORK
982,000
people living with dementia in the UK - the people we're walking for
98.2
miles collectively across
the UK
on 12 June 2026
8
regions walking simultaneously
on the same day
12.3
miles per region - one for every 10,000 people living with dementia
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Simple steps. Significant impact.
Vulnerability Week isn't something you watch from a distance - it's something you do. Whether you're a household name or a team of five, there's a place for your organisation this week.
01
Choose your region
Pick the walk closest to you - or your organisation. Each region has a dedicated lead and its own JustGiving fundraising page.
02
Register below
Fill in the short form below. We'll pass your details to your regional lead, who'll be in touch with everything you need - route, timing, start point.
03
Start fundraising
Join your region's JustGiving team page and set up your personalised fundraising page. Then share it - friends, family, colleagues, LinkedIn. Every pound counts.
04
Walk on 12 June
Put on your Alzheimer’s Society t-shirt, show up to your regional start point, and walk with us. All eight regions. Same day. Same purpose.
THE EIGHT REGIONS
Wherever you are, there's a walk for you.
Last year we walked fifteen miles along the Thames. This year, we're walking the length of a nation. On 12th June, eight regional walks will take place simultaneously across the UK - each covering 12.3 miles, each led by a Member of the Collaboration Network, each raising funds for the Alzheimer's Society.
OUR REGIONAL WALK LEADERS
These organisations are making it happen.
Leading a regional walk across 12.3 miles takes real commitment - and these eight Member organisations have stepped up without hesitation. They've taken on the planning, the routes, the logistics, and the local coordination so that when 12 June arrives, all you need to do is show up, lace up, and walk.
We think that deserves to be said out loud. These aren't just participating organisations - they're champions. Each one has chosen to carry the cause in their corner of the country, rallying their colleagues, their networks and their communities around something that genuinely matters. We're proud to walk alongside every single one of them.
YOUR FUNDRAISING MATTERS
Every step. Every pound. Every person.
We're walking to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society - the UK's leading dementia charity. Here's what your fundraising directly makes possible for people and families living with dementia right now.
£20
ONE HOUR'S
SUPPORT
Funds an hour of one-to-one support from an Alzheimer's Society Dementia Adviser - helping someone newly diagnosed understand their diagnosis and what comes next.
£40
A HOME VISIT
Funds a home visit from a Dementia Adviser - bringing expert support directly to someone who can't easily access it, in a familiar place where they feel safe.
£9,820
WHAT A TEAM EFFORT LOOKS LIKE
Our collective target across all eight regions - £1 for every 100 people living with dementia in the UK. Every pound raised goes directly to the Alzheimer's Society. Let's hit it together.
Every walker gets an Alzheimer’s Society t-shirt
It's become a tradition - and this year is no different. Every registered walker across all eight regions will receive an Alzheimer’s Society t-shirt to wear on the day. It's how we make 98.2 miles in eight different places feel like one walk together.
FUNDRAISING PAGES
Your personalised fundraising page is waiting.
Each region has its own JustGiving team page, helping us build momentum locally while contributing to something bigger together.
Once you’ve registered, you’ll be connected with your regional lead, who will share your team’s fundraising link and support you in getting started. If you’d prefer to jump straight in - or simply want to make a donation - you can also access your region’s page directly below.
Setting up your own personalised fundraising page makes a real difference. Pages with a name, a short message about why you’re walking, and even a simple photo consistently raise more - often doubling the impact in just a few minutes.
Every donation - however small - goes directly to the Alzheimer’s Society. And every page shared helps bring this cause to people who may not have come across it otherwise.
OUR CHOSEN CHARITY
Walking for Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. They exist to ensure that life doesn't end when dementia begins - providing care, driving research, and campaigning for a world where people affected by dementia are supported to live as well as possible.
We've chosen to walk for them because dementia sits at the heart of the vulnerability conversation. It affects 982,000 people in the UK right now. It touches families, carers, colleagues, and communities. And it's a cause that connects directly to why every organisation in our network does this work.
At the Vulnerability Summit in 2025, Alzheimer's Society joined us to speak about creating the UK's first dementia-friendly contact centre - a session that stopped the room. This walk is a continuation of that partnership.
CARE & SUPPORT
Funding vital helplines, local support groups, and one-to-one Dementia Adviser services for people and families navigating diagnosis and beyond.
RESEARCH
Driving breakthroughs in how dementia is understood, diagnosed and treated - so that future generations face a very different picture.
CAMPAIGNING
Influencing government policy and health services to improve dementia care across the UK - ensuring that people's rights and needs are heard at the highest levels.
THE NUMBER BEHIND THE WALK
982,000 people. 98.2 miles. One mile for every 10,000 people living with dementia in the UK. That's why we chose 12.3 miles per region. That's why this year, we go national.
QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know
Can't find your answer here? Drop us a message - we're a real team and we'll get back to you promptly.
→ Email us at info@collaborationnetwork.co.uk
When and where does the walk take place?
Friday 12 June 2026 - simultaneously across all eight regions. Exact start times and locations will be confirmed by each regional lead once routes are finalised. All walkers will receive full logistics details ahead of the day.
How far is each regional walk?
Each regional walk covers 12.3 miles - giving us 98.2 miles collectively as a nation. Routes are being planned by each regional lead to be accessible and achievable for a range of fitness levels.
Do I need to be a Collaboration Network Member?
Not necessarily. The walk is primarily open to Members and their colleagues - but if you're interested in joining and your organisation isn't yet a Member, get in touch and we'll find a way to include you.
Is there a fundraising target?
We ask every walker to aim to raise as much as they can - a personal target of £200 is a great goal and very achievable through friends, family, colleagues and a LinkedIn post. Our national collective target is £9,820 - £1 for every 100 people living with dementia in the UK.
Can I bring colleagues or friends?
Absolutely - the more the better. Just ask them to register individually using the form above so your regional lead has everyone's details. It's the most powerful way to raise more funds and make the day special.
Will there be a t-shirt?
Yes! Every registered walker receives an Alzheimer’s Society t-shirt, distributed via your regional lead ahead of 12 June. It's our way of making eight walks in eight places feel like one walk together.
What if I can't walk but want to support?
You can sponsor any of our regional JustGiving pages - even if you're not walking yourself. Every pound goes directly to Alzheimer's Society. Links to all regional pages will be published here once they're live.
My region isn't listed - can I still get involved?
We've got eight regions covered - but if you're somewhere in between, sign up for the closest region to you, or get in touch. We can also explore whether your organisation might want to lead a walk in your area.
Ready to walk with us?
Eight regions. One day. 98.2 miles for the 982,000 people living with dementia in the UK. Sign up for your region, start fundraising, and join us on 12 June - wherever you are in the country.
#VulnerabilityWeek2026 | A Collaboration Network initiative | In aid of Alzheimer's Society
Vulnerability Week 2026 is proudly supported by our headline sponsor
Elephants Don't Forget