UK charity Hospitality Action invites the nation to put on
their walking shoes this autumn to take part in Walk for Wellbeing, a
nationwide movement to help promote health and wellbeing within the hospitality
industry.
Now in its fourth year, powered by UK hospitality talent
partner ‘mum’, in partnership with Caterer.com and Peoplebank, the charity’s
annual walk is a fun and flexible event all about coming together to take
simple steps towards raising vital funds to support individuals and their
families in the hospitality sector who are facing challenging times.
Five hosted 20km walks will take place in key cities across
the UK on Sunday 8 October in London, Bath/Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester,
Glasgow.
Those who can’t make that date can ‘Walk It Your Way' at a
location of their choice any time between Saturday 30 September and Sunday 15
October, encompassing World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October.
Created with flexibility in mind, these challenges allow
participants to spend quality time on a long or short walk of their choosing
with family, friends, colleagues and pets whilst helping raise awareness and
critical funds for Hospitality Action.
With mental health issues, the cost-of-living crisis and
fear of homelessness at an all-time high, since the start of 2020 Hospitality
Action has helped more people than ever, answering 26,809 helpline calls and
delivering 6,753 face-to-face and over-the-phone counselling sessions.
More than half of those contacting the charity for support
directly reference mental health issues such as extreme stress, anxiety, and
feelings of hopelessness, with the overwhelming majority also struggling with
household debts, with many facing the threat of court action or eviction.
A key priority in 2023/24 is to provide essential support,
relief and security to those experiencing times of crisis. The money raised
will help:
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Support the 1 in 2 people with mental health issues that contact Hospitality
Action for support.
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Deliver in-person and phone counselling sessions.
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Provide emergency grants to put food on the table.
- Ease
the pressure of rising food and fuel costs for those households forced to
choose between heating and eating.
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Clear arrears for households at immediate risk of homelessness, providing
essential relief, security and ultimately improved wellbeing.
Find more information on the walks and register you interest here.
