From 1st to 31st May, Alive’s biggest-ever fundraising campaign invites you to get moving to light up later life.
From planning your own sponsored activity, to joining us for a group walk in Central Bristol and donating, every step counts.
Help us raise vital funds for local older people and get involved!
How to Take Part
From energising marathons, to mindful movements, Step Into May encourages everyone to enjoy the benefits of being outside and active, while making a real difference to our community.
There are three ways to get involved, click on the stars below or scroll down to find out more.
Whether you’re an individual looking for a challenge, or an organisation wanting to give back, everyone is invited to get involved this May.
Your support will help our charity continue to provide vital support to older people and their carers. So, let’s lace up our boots and get moving!
Plan a Sponsored Walk or Challenge
Creating your own sponsored challenge couldn’t be easier. Simply head to our JustGiving to create your own fundraising page.
If you’re doing it solo, or as part of a group, the activity and fundraising goal are completely up to you – so feel free to get creative.
Head to our JustGiving to create your own fundraising page and start raising money for Step Into May.
The challenge or activity you fancy planning is completely up to you. All we ask is that it occurs between 1st to 31st of May and that you have fun!
Activity Ideas:
10,000 steps a day in May
Sponsored dog walking
Running for Alive
Walking in memory
Seated movement exercises & sports days
Perfect For:
Individuals
Groups e.g. friends, family, colleagues
Corporate Groups & Organisations
Care Homes
Community Groups
1. Head to our JustGiving page.
2. Click on ‘Start Fundraising’ to create your own fundraising page for your own Step Into May challenge.
3. Set your target and add a photo.
4. Share your page with your friends and family!
5. Let us know so we can share your page on our social media.
Join us for Walk:Bristol on 30 May
Take in the sights and join us for a group walk around Central Bristol on Saturday 30th May. Sign up via Walk:Bristol to register.
Walk with our staff, volunteers and friends of the charity as together we raise money for Alive on 1, 5, or 10-mile routes. All welcome.
Walk:Bristol welcomes over 16s of all abilities to step out into some of the stunning walking routes our city has to offer. Alive are thrilled to be taking part this year, encouraging as many people as possible to join our group walk and raise money for our charity.
Join our staff, volunteers, members and friends for a walk around Bristol as we come together to enjoy the benefits of being active and celebrate our work. There are three wheelchair-accessible routes to chose from, all beginning from Castle Park.
We will be meeting at Castle Park Bandstand at 10am.
You can find more information, including directions and route maps, on the Walk:Bristol website.
Everyone wishing to take part in our group walk must register with Walk:Bristol for free. Simply, click on the below links and pop your details in to register.
How to register:
1. All attendees must register as individuals, or as a group, with Walk:Bristol
2. To access the online registration form, choose your preferred route below:
1-mile route | 5-mile route | 10-mile route
3. Select number of participants and press ‘Proceed’.
4. Under ‘Buyer Information’, input your details and press ‘Proceed’. Please note, no card or bank information is needed.
5. In the next section, input your details in the fields marked with an asterisk (*). By clicking on the above links, you will automatically be added into the Alive Activities team.
6. Please write Alive Activities in the ‘Supporting local charities’ section.
7. Repeat for all participants.
After registering:
You will be sent a booking confirmation via Walk:Bristol. Please note, you must register with them if you would like to take part in the event. Information about Alive’s group walk will be publicised via social media – so keep an eye out on our socials! Alternatively, ask to be kept up-to-date via email by reaching out to us at info@aliveactivities.org.
How we will be fundraising:
We are inviting everyone who will be joining us for Walk:Bristol to donate to our Step Into May appeal. Donate via our JustGiving page when you’ve registered, or on the day. Or, alternatively, you can create your own fundraising page for the event and raise money for Alive.
Take a look back here later to find out more.
For up to date information, check out our social media channels:
Donate to Our Appeal
Everyone can do something special this May, and every single donation helps us continue our important work of lighting up later life.
Your donations help spark joy and meaning for some of the most vulnerable people in our local communities, including those living with dementia.
Please consider donating to our Step Into May appeal. Every penny we raise will help us continue to support older people through meaningful activity and engagement.
You can donate directly via our JustGiving page. Or, alternatively, you can donate through our website.
We enrich the lives of older people by opening up the world to them again by creating special moments that light up later life. With your support, we can continue to create joy and meaning in the lives of others.
One-off Donations
£25 could help us buy seeds and bulbs – which are so crucial for our gardening projects
£40 could help provide activities to energise and spark joy – like gardening, music, dance, art
£100 could help us provide touchscreen technology to open up the world again – to celebrate life stories
Monthly Donations
£5 could help us provide regular sensory sessions – for those with advanced dementia
£10 could help us provide regular gardening – for those who would not otherwise get outside
£20 could help us provide regular intergenerational activities – to bridge the generations and bring energy, happiness and friendship to older people.
Activity Pack for Care Homes
To share the joy of Step Into May, we’ve put together a downloadable activity pack based on our popular sessions in care homes.
Containing ideas for nature-based activities, the pack encourages care home teams and residents to enjoy the benefits of gentle movement and being in nature, plus instructions on how to create your own fundraising event should you wish to get involved!
Contact Us
If you have any questions, or wish to speak to a member of our team, get in touch by calling 07861 385 543 or emailing info@aliveactivities.org.
