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Please support me!
I’m taking on the Mega Miles Challenge in support of the Charity for Civil Servants. Make a donation to my page and let’s go one step closer to making sure no civil servant faces life’s challenges alone.
Every penny we raise helps to ensure our free, confidential support is there for colleagues when life gets tricky, from money worries and financial help to wellbeing and mental health support.
For colleagues like Hannah, that support can be life-changing: “I couldn’t even put into words how terrible it was. I was really unwell by this point and stress just took me out. I ended up taking time off work from anxiety. It’s about having someone to listen to you and tell you you’re going to be alright”.
Your donations will go further thanks to Baringa
A big thank you to our Supporting Partner Baringa who will match your fundraising pound for pound up to £5,000 - helping your fundraising go further!
“Civil servants play a vital role in delivering essential services and driving long‑term change, often under intense pressure. At Baringa, we are proud to work alongside government and public sector organisations to help them meet these challenges. Partnering with the Charity for Civil Servants on the Mega Miles Challenge is an exciting step forward, allowing us to deepen our support and help make a meaningful difference for civil servants across the UK.”
Sarah Ashley, Head of Government and Public Sector, Baringa
My Achievements
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My Updates
One step at a time
One Step at a Time: Why This Summer Is More Than Just Getting Fit
This summer, I’ve set myself a simple goal: to move more.
Not in a dramatic, overnight‑transformation kind of way. Just one step at a time. A few extra miles. Fresh air, clearer head, stronger body. And if I’m honest, a much‑needed reset.
Like many of us, the past few years have had an impact. Long days, busy minds, and plenty of time spent sitting still coping with what life has in store. I reached a point where I realised that if I didn’t make a conscious decision to look after my physical and mental health, nothing was going to change on its own.
That’s when I decided to combine something personal with something bigger than me.
Walking Towards Better Health
This summer, I’m taking part in the Mega Miles Challenge, committing to regular walking to improve my fitness and wellbeing. Walking has become my space to breathe, to think, and sometimes to switch off completely. No pressure. No finish line. Just movement and momentum.
The immediate benefits I hope will be more energy. Better sleep. A calmer head after a tough day. It turns out that putting one foot in front of the other is sometimes the most powerful thing you can do.
But this challenge isn’t just about me getting fitter.
Why I’m Fundraising Too
As civil servants, we all know how demanding life can be — at work and beyond it. Stress, anxiety, financial pressure, illness, caring responsibilities… sometimes things quietly stack up until they feel overwhelming.
That’s why I’m raising money for the Charity for Civil Servants.
They provide free, confidential support to current, former, and retired civil servants and their families — from financial help and practical advice to mental health and emotional support. It’s support that can genuinely change lives at the point people need it most.
Every mile I walk helps raise funds to make sure no civil servant has to face life’s challenges alone.
And the amazing thing? Every pound donated is matched by Baringa, up to £5,000 — doubling the impact of every step and every penny raised
It’s About More Than Miles
This summer isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up. It’s about choosing to move, choosing to look after ourselves, and choosing to support one another.
If my walking encourages even one person to step outside, take a break, or ask for support when they need it — then every mile is worth it.
If you’d like to support me, donate, or simply cheer me on, I’d be incredibly grateful. Whether it’s £5 or £50, every step really does matter.
Thanks for reading — and thank you for being part of it.
One step closer, together.
Good luck Steve!