Walk The Walk Worldwide

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Typical grants
From £20,000
Applications
Not accepted
Decisions
Rolling (no fixed deadline)

Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.

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About Walk The Walk Worldwide

Walk the Walk Worldwide was founded in 1996 by Nina Barough CBE following her own breast cancer diagnosis. The charity is dedicated to eradicating breast cancer deaths through a unique combination of mass walking events, awareness-raising, and strategic grant-making. Its mission promotes walking for prevention and support, with core values of collaboration, empowerment through physical activity, rigorous scrutiny, inclusivity, and transformative impact. The Trust prioritises breast cancer research and support services, funding both major studies and frontline care. Distinctively, Walk the Walk blends participatory fundraising events with systemic research and care advancements.

What Walk The Walk Worldwide funds

Walk the Walk funds work exclusively related to breast cancer. This includes research into prevention, causes, and cures, as well as emotional and physical support services for those affected. They support integrated survivor care, prevention initiatives, and grassroots frontline services. Their funding covers a range of activities from major research studies to community-based support groups. The charity operates across the UK, funding projects from Bristol to Glasgow. They are particularly interested in high-impact, breast cancer-specific proposals that combine research with direct support.

Who can apply

The charity funds UK-registered charities and community groups. They prioritise organisations with a proven track record and the capacity to deliver significant impact. Beneficiaries include adults with breast cancer, their families, and those at risk of the disease. While they have a preference for medium-to-large established entities, smaller grassroots projects can also qualify for community grants. All applicants must be UK-based. Walk the Walk does not accept unsolicited applications; they work through a targeted approach.

What Walk The Walk Worldwide doesn't fund

Walk the Walk does not fund causes outside of breast cancer. They exclude generalist health or community projects that are not specifically focused on breast cancer. The charity is highly selective and favours proposals that are directly aligned with their mission of eradicating breast cancer deaths. They do not support non-aligned causes or general fundraising appeals.

How they like to fund

Walk the Walk offers strategic, often multi-year grants alongside one-off community grants. They fund both project costs and core costs. Their funding is generated through mass walking events and other fundraising activities, which are then channelled into research and support. The charity is highly selective and does not accept unsolicited applications, preferring to work with organisations that align closely with their goals.

How much does Walk The Walk Worldwide give?

From £20,000

Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.

Deadlines & timelines

When to apply, and how long their decisions take.

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Good to know

FaithNo restriction
Focus areas
Health

How to apply to Walk The Walk Worldwide

Walk The Walk Worldwide does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

  • A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
  • If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
  • Decisions are typically rolling (no fixed deadline).

What you can do here

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Walk The Walk Worldwide provide?

Walk The Walk Worldwide typically provides grants from £20,000.

Where does Walk The Walk Worldwide fund charities?

Walk The Walk Worldwide funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Walk The Walk Worldwide accept unsolicited applications?

Walk The Walk Worldwide does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Walk The Walk Worldwide?

Walk The Walk Worldwide does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.

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