Date: 1st to 12th December
Location: Anywhere
Step into Christmas
Entry Price: Free
Minimum Sponsorship: £120 or £10 per day of the challenge
Contact: Acorns Events team
Telephone: 01564 825037
Please read the full terms and conditions before signing up.
Step into Christmas this December with a charity Christmas challenge
It’s time to swap your seat for steps and spread some festive cheer! Take on the Step into Christmas challenge this December in support of Acorns.
Choose your goal:
- 6,000 steps a day
- 10,000 steps a day
- Or push yourself to 12,000 steps a day for 12 days
Whatever your challenge, make every step count by raising just £10 per day for 12 days for local children and families who need your support.
Prefer something other than walking or running? Create your own Christmas fitness challenge instead. Try daily burpees, a cycling target or any fun festive activity that gets you moving and raising vital funds.
Team up, dress up and step up
Grab your workplace bestie, gather your festive crew, and step into the challenge together for some festive fun!
Warm up with Alex the Acorn and get ready to make every step count!
How do I get involved?
Get your limited-edition Acorns Christmas hat*
By registering today and putting your best festive step forward, you’ll receive an exclusive orange Acorns Christmas hat – the perfect accessory for your challenge photos!
* Dispatched to UK mainland only
Fundraising resources
We’re here to support you all the way! By signing up for the challenge you will receive support from our Events team to help with your fundraising and the amazing feeling you’ll get from knowing you’re making a real difference to local children! Here are some simple ways to give your fundraising a boost, if you need more support we’d be happy to help. Just get in touch at events@acorns.org.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the challenge take place?
We are hosting the challenge from 1st to 12th December, with daily posts on the Facebook group.
If you can’t join us for those exact dates, you can still take on the challenge anytime in December that works for you. Register and create your fundraising page today.
Can I take part as a team with family, friends and my children?
The more the merrier! We just ask that all individuals taking part register, so we know how many people we have taking the festive steps for Acorns.
This also means you’ll all get to receive a festive Christmas hat!
Do I need to live in the West Midlands to join?
Not at all, you can join from anywhere in the UK – or the world! Simply register and take on your daily step goals in your local area.
We’d love to hear where you’re joining us from, so do share your town or country on the Facebook group.
Do I need to submit my steps each day?
No, we trust you! We’d encourage you to share your progress on the Facebook group to inspire yourself and others – our Events team will be joining in the challenge and posting their progress too.
How does the fundraising work?
After registering, set up a Facebook or JustGiving fundraising page where you can start collecting donations from friends, family and colleagues.
The money will automatically get sent directly to Acorns – easy and secure.
We are asking everyone stepping into Christmas for Acorns to raise a minimum of £120, which works out as £10 per day for each day of the challenge. You don’t have to stop there though, as every penny you collect will make a difference to local children and families.
Can I take part with a disability or mobility limitation?
Absolutely, Step into Christmas is for everyone! You can adapt the challenge to suit your abilities and what feels right for you, whether that’s taking shorter walks, using a wheelchair, cycling, swimming, or choosing another activity that gets you moving in your own way. Every effort counts and every bit of fundraising makes a difference.