Press Releases

The Fun Walk – Virtual Event Raises Over £100,000 for Charity

The annual Fun Walk took place as a virtual event through September with 85 organisations registered and an estimated fourteen hundred participants walking to raising money for good causes. With sponsorship money now in, the organisers are delighted to confirm that this year’s walk has raised over £103,000, bringing the [...]

23
Dec
The Fun Walk – Virtual Event Will Raise Thousands for Charity

The annual Fun Walk took place as a virtual event through September with 85 organisations registered and an estimated fourteen hundred participants walking to raising money for good causes. The Fun Walk organised by Basildon, Billericay and Wickford CVS on behalf of local MP John Baron is normally held at [...]

06
Oct
Last chance to participate in this year’s virtual event!

With one week left to participate, MP John Baron’s Fun Walk has already raised thousands of pounds for Charity, with help from local businesses. John Baron said “We are delighted to see so many organisations participating in this year’s virtual event. We know the bonus pot provides a big incentive [...]

22
Sep
John Baron MP wishes the 1,300 people taking part in the Fun Walk well

Over 80 Charities and good causes approach the start line. As Chair of The Fun Walk Trust and Committee, John Baron MP is wishing all participants well in their fundraising during September. With the virtual event kicking off on September 1st, the 80 plus registered charities and good causes report [...]

27
Aug
BOSP at September 2019 Fun Walk
Charities gear up for September Fun Walk

MP says bonus pot sponsors deserve special thanks. Nearly 80 organisations have now registered to take part in next month’s Virtual Fun Walk with participants able to walk the distance anytime during the month to raise money for their favourite charity or local good cause. Many of the organisation are [...]

17
Aug
John Baron with the BBW CVS Event Management Team Pictured in 2019
70 Charities and 900 Walkers Register for 2020 Virtual Event

John Baron MP thanks local businesses for their support.
The Fun Walk Trust is delighted to announce that 70 local charities and good causes with an estimated 900 participants have now signed up to participate in the September Virtual Fun Walk. [...]

29
Jul
September Fun Walk Makes Great Strides

MP Welcomes Tunnelcraft Ltd as a Bonus Pot Sponsor.

The organisers of the September Virtual Fun Walk are thrilled by the response to date that has seen over 50 organisations register since the event was announced three weeks ago, with an estimated 700 participants. [...]

14
Jul
The Barleylands Annual Fun Walk Goes Virtual for 2020

John Baron MP: Event will provide real help to local causes.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisers have announced that the 19th annual Fun Walk will now be a virtual event which will run through September.

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02
Jul