The Peace of Mind Charity Walk 2026
“I am walking the length of the UK and Ireland to open conversations about mental health and neurodiversity
About the Walk
On 1 January 2026, I will set off from the Shetland Islands to begin a 7-month, 210-day, 3,000km journey through Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland, ending in Cork in August 2026, raising money for three mental health charities.
This isn’t just a walk — it’s a living symbol of the mental health journey. Beginning in the cold, dark days of January reflects those times when life feels tough, when all you can do is keep going one step at a time.
Along the way, I will stop in towns and cities across the UK and Ireland, staying one or two days in each to give talks in workplaces, schools, universities and community groups — sharing lived experience of mental health, recovery, and neurodiversity.
➡️Download walk overview (Map, Introduction, Targets and Support)
How You Can Support
✅Donate – via JustGiving
✅Get your copy of – Finding Peace of Mind
✅Invite me to speak – at your workplace, school, or event
✅Spread the word – share this project with others
✅Follow or Walk – alongside me on part of the journey
➡️Scan the QR code now
Goals and Targets
To stay focused each day, I will aim to:
🟦 Raise £80,000 – for the four regional mental health charities
🟦 Give away 60 copies – of my memoir Finding Peace of Mind
🟦 Capture 30 photos – of simple beauty and mindfulness
🟦 Deliver 30 talks – to workplaces, schools, community groups, podcasts, radio and TV
🟦 Record 30 short interviews – with people sharing mental health stories
🟦 Post 30 weekly blogs/vlogs – reflecting on the journey
🟦 Replicate 1913 Suffragist March – by Great Grandmother, Carlisle to London
To Ensure Transparency
🟦 I am self-funding the project – however, I will gladly accept sponsorship or support for a support vehicle, accommodation, clothing, or food.
🟦 100% of profits from my memoir – will be donated to three mental health charities (SAMH, AWARE NI, AWARE I) during the first year: Oct 2025 – Oct 2026.
🟦 100% of profits from talks or workshops – on mental health or neurodiversity will similarly be donated in that year
Join Me
👣 Walk alongside me for a mile, a day, or more
🎤 Host a talk at your workplace, organisation or school
💬 Share your own mental health story for the project
☕ Meet for a cup of tea or coffee
👏 Or simply cheer from the sidelines
🔗 See QR code for details
How You Can Support
✅Donate – via JustGiving
✅Get your copy of – Finding Peace of Mind
✅Invite me to speak – at your workplace, school, or event
✅Spread the word – share this project with others
✅Follow or Walk – alongside me on part of the journey
➡️Scan the QR code now
