Prospect Hospice has launched a brand-new community fundraising event, Men’s Walk to Support, proudly supported by Swindon Town Football Club. Bringing men together to walk, talk and support one another whilst raising vital funds for local hospice care.
Taking place on Saturday 18 April 2026, the 8-mile walk will see hundreds of men gather at Prospect Hospice in Wroughton before setting off through Swindon, finishing at The County Ground in time to watch Swindon Town play at home.
As Swindon Town FC’s Headline Charity of the Year for the 2025/26 season, Prospect Hospice is working closely with the club to create an event rooted in community, connection and shared local pride.
Ben Lee, Head of Fundraising at Prospect Hospice said:
“The Men’s Walk to Support has been created to offer men a different kind of space. One where they can walk side by side, talk if they want to and feel supported without pressure. The event is about the wider mental health challenges men face – not just grief, but stress, loss and the things that are often hard to put into words.
Walking together, rather than sitting face to face, can make conversations feel easier. That simple idea is at the heart of the event.”
The fully marshalled 8-mile route leads participants through Swindon’s best-known
Men and boys aged 8 and over are invited to take part – whether walking in memory of someone they love, supporting a friend or simply wanting to be part of something positive and meaningful. Participants can walk with family, friends, colleagues or come along on their own and connect along the way. Supporters are encouraged to get involved by cheering walkers on or volunteering on the day.
This is more than a walk; it’s a chance to open up, listen, support and be supported – all while helping Prospect Hospice continue delivering specialist end-of-life care for local patients and families.
Event details
Date: Saturday 18 April 2026
Distance: 8 miles
Start: Prospect Hospice, Wroughton (10am*)
Finish: The County Ground, in partnership with Swindon Town FC
Entry: £28 (includes free event T-shirt, drink and food at the finish)
*Start time based on current 3pm match kick-off.
To join in the walk, visit prospect-hospice.net/mens-walk
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About Prospect Hospice
Prospect Hospice is a charity providing end of life care to people 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The hospice provides all its services free of charge to patients and this is made possible thanks to generous donations from the community it serves which raises 82% of the £10million it costs each year to operate.
Patient support is delivered in a variety of ways, tailored to the needs of the individual. Specialist teams provide clinical, emotional and practical support to patients and their families delivered at the hospice in Wroughton, Swindon, and in people’s homes.
Prospect Hospice was founded in 1980 and serves a community of more than 330,000 people in Swindon and north east Wiltshire, including Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlborough and Pewsey, plus Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire.
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