Afrikaya Sponsored Walk Sunday 17th May 2026

How Far Will You Go to Make a Difference?

Join us for a 12km charity walk through the stunning Pewsey Vale, retracing the daily journey that children in New Yundum, The Gambia once made to reach school. Some were as young as three, walking almost this distance each day and crossing a busy four‑lane highway on the main Banjul–Brikama road.

Now in its ninth year, this much‑loved event continues by popular demand and raises vital funds for Afrikaya Nursery School.

Event Details

Date: Sunday 17 May 2026
Check‑in: 10:00
Start time: 10:30
Start & Finish: Wilcot Village Hall, Wilcot, Nr Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5NN

Booking

Please book in advance if possible by emailing:
afrikayathecharity@gmail.com

Alternative Shorter Route

A less demanding, shorter walk is available.
If you would like this option, please let us know at least two days in advance so we can arrange a driver.

Our Impact

Our 8th walk in May 2025 raised almost £2000 for Afrikaya – thank you to everyone who took part and supported us.

Registration, Sponsorship & Donations

There is no registration fee for the walk, but we do ask participants to either raise sponsorship or make a personal donation in lieu of sponsorship.

Suggested personal donation:

– Adults: £10.00

– Age 13 – 17s: £5.00

– Children aged 5–12: £2.00

On the Day

Wilcot Village Hall will be open all day.

Once the walkers have set off, we’ll be serving tea, coffee and cake for anyone who’d like to drop in.

Lunch from 12.30pm:

Enjoy the much‑loved Sanjeen PK vegetarian curry lunch!

Call in, relax, and find out more about Afrikaya Nursery School and the work we do.

More Information

Full event details: Sponsored Walk Information 2026

For entry information and sponsorship forms, please email us.

Or download the Sponsorship Form 2026.

How to Donate

JustGiving:

Donate via our JustGiving page, then email your donation reference to afrikayathecharity@gmail.com.

If you are a UK taxpayer and agree to Gift Aid, Afrikaya receives an extra 25% at no cost to you.

Note: If you donate to Afrikaya through PayPal Giving Fund register, please remember to tick the box that allows the charity to contact you.

• Ticking the box means Afrikaya can see your name and confirm your registration.
• If you don’t tick it, we’ll receive your donation but won’t know who it’s from — so we wont know you’ve registered.

PayPal Giving Fund:

You can also donate securely via PayPal Giving Fund.

Note: If you donate to Afrikaya through PayPal Giving Fund register, please remember to tick the box that allows the charity to contact you.

Create your own fundraising page on Just Giving:

Set up your own page and avoid chasing sponsorship after the event.

Please contact us for details.

If you would like a paper sponsorship form, please contact us.

You don’t have to take part in the walk to support us — donations are always welcome through our Just Giving event page.