Carers Week 2026:
24/7 Challenge
Your mission is to walk, jog, run or cycle 24 miles in seven days to represent the 700,000 unpaid carers in the UK who are providing 24/7 support for a loved one with dementia.
If you want to stretch yourselves, why not come together with colleagues from across your organisation to complete 700 miles in a week?
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Once you've registered, reach out to your colleagues to encourage them to sign up.
Every mile you cover will raise vital funds for families facing dementia - as well as boosting your wellbeing and connecting colleagues across the business.
Whether you cover the distance with steady steps, team strolls or one big push, you'll be making a real difference with every mile.
Register
Click below to register, and create your page
Fundraise
Share your fundraising page with colleagues, friends and family
Get moving
Join your colleagues and companies across the UK who are rising to the challenge
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FAQs
How do I sign up?
To sign up for the challenge, register here.
When you register, your fundraising page will be automatically set up for you.
Can I take part as a team?
Where and when is the challenge?
Is there an entry fee?
No, taking part in our 24/7 challenge is free!
Is there a fundraising target?
There is no fundraising target for this challenge – we just ask you to raise as much as you can for families affected by dementia.
How do I get fundraising materials?
Once you register for the challenge and, reach out to Dementia UK's Corporate Partnerships team at corporate.partnerships@dementiauk.org, and we’ll send you materials you need (e.g. balloons, banners). Please note it may take up to two weeks to arrive.
Can I raise money offline with a sponsorship form?
The easiest way to send cash donations to Dementia UK is by donating to your online fundraising page. You can fundraise offline instead, using the sponsorship form in your fundraising pack to pay in:
Donate via our website
Please email corporate.partnerships@dementiauk.org for your supporter reference number.
Send in a cheque made payable to Dementia UK. Enclose a note including your full name, the email address that you used to register, and an explanation that you raised the money for Dementia UK's 24/7 Challenge. Post it to us at:
Dementia UK
7th Floor
One Aldgate
London
EC3N 1RE
Make a payment by phone by calling 0300 365 5500
How do I keep track of how many miles I've done?
Strava is a free and easy way to track your miles and share your progress with your supporters and team members. We’d recommend downloading the Strava App to log your activity.
We can also send you our paper tracker, if you prefer log your miles this way.
Don’t forget to post on your fundraising page to update your team and supporters by writing a blog, share a picture or upload a video!
How do I get in touch?
If you have any questions about the event, you can contact us at corporate.partnerships@dementiauk.org or 020 8059 4400.
If you would like to speak to a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse for support with any aspect of dementia, you can call our free Helpline on 0800 888 6678 (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm), email helpline@dementiauk.org or visit our website at dementiauk.org/get-support.
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