Samaritans Dawn Walk 2025

We’re excited share news of our official charity partner, Samaritans, annual Dawn Walk 2025

This fundraising challenge invites you to walk 5km together with colleagues, friends, or family, at sunrise.

This year, the challenge will take place from Monday 6th – Sunday 12 October, in celebration of World Mental Health Day on Friday 10 October.

Why take on Dawn Walk

You’ll be walking in solidarity with thousands of Samaritans supporters across the country, showing your support for volunteers who may also be meeting the dawn after listening to callers through the night.

Your fundraising will help Samaritans be there for more people in their darkest moments. Every £10 you raise could fund a life-saving call for help.

Dawn Walk is free to take part in, and there is no set target - if you achieve a personal fundraising goal of £100 you could help Samaritans’ fund 10 calls for help.

New for 2025

This year, Samaritans’ are piloting a limited number of pre-arranged in-person Dawn Walks with our local branches - you can find the list of branches taking part HERE

Below, you’ll find ideas, inspiration and practical tips on what has worked well for Dawn Walks in the past.

We encourage you to make Dawn Walk your own and take on the challenge in a way that suits your people and teams.

Thank you, as always, for everything you do to support Samaritans.

Let’s prevent suicide today, because tomorrow’s too late.

Set up your Dawn Walk Team here, and join us for Dawn Walk this October.