Walking 9 to 5 is a simple, inclusive workplace challenge designed to support employee wellbeing, team connection, and real social impact – without adding pressure or extra time commitments.
For one week, employees simply build walking into their working day, whether that’s walking to meetings, taking a break outside, commuting, or going for a lunchtime walk.
Those steps can then generate vital funding for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice through:
It’s a simple challenge that fits naturally into working life while creating real impact for families across north and central London.
A straightforward sponsored challenge that’s quick to launch and easy to manage.
Anyone can take part, wherever and however they work.
Encourages movement, breaks and connection throughout the working day.
Supports children with life-limiting conditions and their families when they need it most.
A meaningful initiative that supports employee wellbeing and social impact goals.
Employees record walking or movement between 9am and 5pm, in meetings, breaks, commuting, or lunchtime walk. There are no targets and no pressure. It’s about celebrating participation, not performance.
Steps are turned into collective impact through company pledges, match funding or sponsorship, with simple reporting and storytelling to share internally.
From specialist nursing care to emotional and practical support for families, we provide services that help children live as fully as possible.
Specialist nursing care
Emotional support for families
Short breaks for respite stays
Care delivered at The Ark and in the community
Together, those everyday steps can help change lives.
Walking 9 to 5 works because it fits naturally into the working day. There are no complex systems, no training plans, and no pressure to hit targets.
Simple steps. Real impact.
