Five Steps Forward

Walk the Talk 2026

We're walking the talk to help end youth unemployment.

On Sunday 11th October we're walking and talking 20 miles along the River Thames, from Hampton Court to Buckingham Palace, to raise money for The King's Trust.

At a time when 900,000 young people in the UK are out of work – enough to form the UK’s third largest city - The King’s Trust are committed to ending youth unemployment. Together we can help to build a brighter future for young people across the UK.

  • A donation of £100 could cover a young person’s travel costs for their first month of employment, bridging the gap until they receive their first payslip.   

In the past 50 years, The King's Trust has helped over 1.4million young people. As The Trust celebrates its 50th anniversary, please consider supporting and donating to ensure their work can continue for at least another 50 years. Thank you.

Thank you to our Sponsors

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Helen Swaby

Great cause Beth well done!

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D Bucknall

Good cause

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Michael

Great cause - well done Samantha and all the team 👍

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Julian Beck

Well done Tam and Beth x

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Anonymous

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Philip Parvin

Good luck Janey and the rest of the team, a worthy cause and a tough challenge x

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Jane Parvin

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Flavia Rowse

Good luck darling!

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Maireadh

Well done Jane. Good cause hun

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Caz Chalkley

Best of luck!

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Charlotte Keen

Go Jane, 20 miles is no joke! Love The King’s Trust, such an incredible charity. Hope you have some comfy trainers and you enjoy the day xx

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Tamsin Beck

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Beth Butterwick

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Sarah & Chris

Well done Tam - great work - hope the feet are ok today x

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Jan Lloyd

Good luck!!!! Proud Momma Bear 💜

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Terry Beadle

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Samantha Carr

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Alex Whiley

Great cause. (Hope it’s a sunglasses day.) xx

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Rosemary Parvin

I am sure there will be a lot of talk, enjoy it.

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Karl And Jane

Running socks Jane, running socks !

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Tetta Butcher

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Jenna Broughton Lloyd

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Jane Clutterbuck

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Rita Jones

Wishing you success

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Sarah And Humphrey Carmichael

Hope it stays dry… have lots of fun xxxxx

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Beth Butterwick

The King’s Trust believes that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter what their background or the challenges they are facing. We help those from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn. Walk the Talk is an 20-mile walk from Hampton Court Palace to Buckingham Palace and is taking place on Sunday 11 October 2026. - £10 could fund a call to our helpline, enabling a vulnerable young person gain the critical advice they need - £40 could provide a young person in poverty with interview clothes to help them secure stable employment - £100 is a wonderful contribution towards specialist training equipment that opens a lifelong career path. Please give generously to this incredible cause - supporting the adult generation of tomorrow.

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Pippa Wilson

Good luck

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Clokies

Nice one

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Kurt Brooks

💪🏼

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Lissa And John Nicholson

well done Jane

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Andrew Butler

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Bandlish & Auplish Dental Surgery

Go Tam. Amazing achievement for an amazing charity

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Karl Hames

Great work Beth !

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Wendy Carmichael

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Chris Roberts

All the very best Beth, amazing cause!

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Christine Cant

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Richard And Miranda Grainger Xx

Gook luck - enjoy the banter. A very worthy cause. xx

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Sharron Feltham

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Opus 11

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Urban Armour Ltd

Beth - a fabulous cause - you are an inspiration. Well done.

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Fiona Brett

Great charity and delighted to support

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Rachel & Martin

Great cause!

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Susan Johnson

Good Luck!

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Catherine Collins

Good Luck Beth - with love from Charles and Cathy xx

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Jamie Carmichael

Great effort - good luck!

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Tembs X

Go go Janey!! An incredible cause, take Vaseline 💚💚💚

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Carol Preston

Great cause, well done Beth & Team x

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Jonathan Prichard

Enjoy the walk for such a great organisation doing viatl work

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Philippa & Rory

Well done Jane and team! 👏👏👏

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Guy Butterwick

Good luck my love.

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Dominic Vallely

Good luck Tam, and lets catch up soon.

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Nicky Walker

What a great cause Jane.

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Leesa Le May

Good luck chick ❤️❤️💪🙌

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Sophie Blaker

Brilliant go for it !

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Nigel Forsyth

Wishing you all the best in your walk for an excellent cause Wilf and Nicola

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Karen Taylor

Best of luck on the walk!! What a great thing to do xx

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Tara Lloyd

Proud always! Go Jen! Xxox

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Sarah Glaze

Good Luck Tam & Beth, A worthwhile cause. Xxx

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Miriam Nevill

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Ali Savvides

Have fun Jane. What a great cause xx

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Laura Jones

Amazing!!! Well done 👏

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Simon

Well done Jane.

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Rigbys And Khans

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Rachel Simkiss

You are an inspiration to all those that meet you… Bravo Beth, amazing cause X

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Fiona Holmes

Well done Beth great cause. With love Fiona & Chris

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Hannah Beck

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H Watson

You go girl!! All the Watsons xxx

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Paul Rimmer

Belated Congratulations on your effort

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Alexei And Sasha

Good luck team!

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Anonymous

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Anna & Coco Barker

Well done Tam - wonderful charity, great cause xxxx

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Anonymous

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Jo And David

Well done Jane and team!! Great cause.

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Amanda Cross De Chavannes

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Tim And Kim

Well done Tam!

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Adam & Katie X

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Nick Archdale

Well done! x

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Nick Archdale

Well done!

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Sarah Laidlaw

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The Wenstroms

Good Luck Jane! You can do it!

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Anonymous

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Chris, Jude And Jolie

That’s five very big steps forward. I’d probably allow for more. Good luck lovely Jane Love from Chris, Jude, Noah and Jolie Xx

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Jason And Ali Rawkins

Go Tam and team

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Nik Stocks

Well done xx

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Anonymous

Good Luck I’m sure you will have a blast along the way😍

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Anonymous

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Emma Smith

You go girl!!!

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Cris Kinrade

Good Luck Jane- amazing!!

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Chilli Bruning

Well done darling, especially impressive given your dodgy feet!!! xx

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Denise Welfare

Good luck Jane X

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Caroline Evans

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Jane And Nigel Wachman

Have fun!

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Clare Southgate

Great cause Beth. Enjoy the walk. Clare & Jonathan

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Gill & Kevin Gilbert

Well done Jenn, Grandpa & I are very proud of you.

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Anonymous

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Alicia Drummond

Go Lady!!!

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Rosie

Wonderful Jane great cause

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Jane Brooke

Good luck xxx

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Marcus Hodson

Smashed it Momma P

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Geri Macauley

Good luck

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Louise Dryden

Well done Janey and a great cause.

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Teresa And Matt Mockridge

Well done Jane. We hope the weather is fine for you.

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Jessica Davies

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Jenny Oneill

Good luck Beth. Sending you lots of love. Jenny and Shane xx

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Jane Burke

Enjoy the walk perfect for you to stroll from Palace to Palace xx

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Angela Munden

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Lins

Enjoy Jane, sounds fun! X

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Caroline Briggs

Good Luck Jane! Cx

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Anonymous

Go girl!! Xx

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Charlotte Tomlinson

Well done Jane - strap up that foot! xx

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Anonymous

Well done Jenna! Great effort for a great cause!

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Imogen Tyler

Well done Jane xx

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Sylvia Sayers

Well done Jane xx

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James Beazley

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Cem Meredith

Well done Beth xx

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Lydia Wagenmann

Go Jane !! Great cause X

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Victoria Bowden

Good luck Jane - what a great cause! Xx

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Olivia Henley

Good luck Janey - such a great cause. Enjoy!

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Jane Mann

Good luck Janey you got this

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Sian Feller

Good luck Sian and Grant x

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Simon

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Gillian Farrell

Such a great cause Beth !

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Julia Tyler

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Hugo Carr

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Sally Barham

Well done will be thinking of you on Sunday xx

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Emma Middle

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Anonymous

Well done Janey❤️

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Louise Shepherd

Enjoy the walk for a great cause. Good luck!

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Anonymous

Well done, darling Beth

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Daniel Savvides

Good luck Jane! X

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Samaya Akhmedova

Love you so much sister

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Gerard Gillingham

Go Beth !

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Kate N

Go Jane, fab cause xx

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David Rowley

Good Luck you will smash it!!

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Mandy &. Hayden

Good luck Jane. 😘

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Pia Brynteson

Congrats Janey! Such an achievement xx

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Sophie Whelpton

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Jillybean

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Dana Fitzsimons-thomas

Wishing you and your fellow hikers luck on the day. Dana x

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Sophie Earle

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Esther Mallen

Good Luck, hoping the sun is shining for you! x

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Kath Topliss

Good luck and enjoy

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Rachel

Good luck

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Helen Harwood

Good Luck Beth

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Kate Mccarthy

Good luck Beth and well done you!!

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Tony Houghton

Well done and good luck

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Henry Furber

Good luck Beth

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Piers Carmichael

Let’s go!

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Sarah Agg

Have a wonderful walk for a wonderful cause