"Every adventure begins with the first step"
The Big Step Out
We’re inviting the nation to walk with us to highlight the lives of the UK's 'invisible' unpaid carers and those they care for.
Friends, carers, school children, supporters and well behaved dogs, join us at Bewl Water for 1, 3, 6 or 12 miles, or walk closer to home on your own path, and help us raise as much as possible to ensure carers, and those they care for, can keep 'Stepping Out'.
Bernard, our Stepping Out mascot dog, will be with us at Bewl Water, saying 'woof' to everyone participating - Come and say hello!
Creating your fundraising page
Create your fundraising page.
Every pound and penny raised will make a difference so we thank you for fundraising for us.
Once you've registered to take part (If not already done so, please click here), crack on with creating your fundraising page as soon as you can. It's well known that the quicker you create your page and share it, the more money fundraisers raise.
Simply click on the 'Create a fundraising page' button on this Fundraising Hub, follow the prompts and 'voila!', you'll be up and running (walking!) in no time.
Tell your story
You can increase donations simply by telling your story.
We've helped you make a start by sharing some information about Stepping Out For Carers, but your personal story is important too.
Keep it short and sweet, whilst sharing enough about why you're getting involved so people really connect with what you're doing.
Personalise with pictures
Pictures tell a 1000 words. And these days images are powerful, just look at social media platforms like Instagram.
There's no better way to share your journey and engage people with what you're doing, not to mention that having a profile picture of you means your supporters can quickly identify that the fundraising page is yours.
Little tip! Set a striking header photo as this will be the image that features when you share your page on social media.
Gratitude counts!
Remember to thank your donors. Whatever the donation, it all counts, so showing your appreciation for their support may even lead to another donation down the line.
The handy 'heart' feature, next to your list of donors in your fundraiser dashboard, makes it easy to send a tailored message and track who you've said thank you to.
Keep people up to date.
Post updates.
People love to see progress and feel part of your journey.
Tell them how you're feeling, how preparations are panning out, thank donors publically etc. and use your blog post section to do so. This will bring your page and your experience to life for those following you.