What could a Humanity Dash bring to your community?

Friends of parks and local community groups

A Dash can introduce new people to your park and your group, creating opportunities for membership, volunteering and wider community support. Where facilities exist, additional visitors may also support a café or refreshments stall.

A simple, untimed gathering avoids timing and results administration. Volunteer needs depend on the route and participants, with the aim of keeping delivery manageable for a small local team.

Charities and patient support groups

Meet people in an informal setting without having to organise a separate event. By arrangement, bring your flag, information or a representative, join the gathering and offer conversations to anyone interested.

There is no charge to take part or share your cause. A Dash offers opportunities to raise awareness, reach potential supporters and volunteers, and give existing members a sociable outing. The local host coordinates the gathering, leaving your team to focus on people.

Councils and community development teams

A Dash provides a regular local setting for health, wellbeing and community campaigns. It can help turn awareness into conversations, participation and connections with existing services.

Partners can contribute through introductions, promotion or an occasional visit, while an agreed local custodian leads delivery.

NHS teams and social prescribing partners

A welcoming gathering can offer another local option for people seeking movement, companionship and community support. Meeting charities and patient groups informally may help people discover support they would otherwise miss.

The ambition is to support wellbeing over time. Any effect on healthcare demand would need to be evaluated.

People who take part

Walk, wheel, jog, volunteer or come along for company. Short laps allow people to choose how much they do, with conversation and belonging at the heart of the gathering.