A few seconds on the coals.
A lifetime of confidence.
A lasting impact for local children.
On Wednesday 21st October, join us in Cambridge for an unforgettable fundraising challenge that will push you beyond your comfort zone and show you what you’re truly capable of.
The Firewalk isn’t just about walking across hot coals.
It’s about facing fear, finding courage and discovering that the barriers we place in front of ourselves are often far smaller than we think.
Whether you sign up on your own, with friends or as part of a workplace team, you’ll experience an extraordinary evening of inspiration, achievement and community—all while helping local children and families facing life’s toughest challenges.
Every step you take helps change lives.
More Than a Fundraiser
Most fundraising events test your stamina.
A Firewalk tests your belief in yourself.
With expert guidance and support, you’ll prepare for the challenge before taking those unforgettable steps across glowing hot coals.
When it’s over, you’ll leave with more than a medal or a finish time.
You’ll leave with:
- Greater confidence
- Increased self-belief
- A powerful sense of achievement
- Memories you’ll never forget
- The knowledge that you’ve helped local children and families when they need it most
For participants, the Firewalk becomes a moment they’ll talk about for years.
Why take part?
Challenge yourself: Step beyond the limits you thought you had.
Build confidence:Discover the power of saying “yes” to something that scares you.
Feel the achievement: Experience an incredible sense of pride as you cross the coals.
Bring people together:Take part with friends, family or colleagues and share the experience together.
Make a real difference: Raise vital funds for children and families facing significant challenges.
Create lasting impact: Every step supports improving children’s lives, enhancing emotional, social, and academic outcomes.
Ways to Get Involved
Walk the fire yourself Join our incredible team taking on the hot coals – take part in this unforgettable experience.
Bring your team The ultimate way to bond, over a night to remember, and create an impact while you’re at it.
Sponsor a Red Hen parent Can’t walk? Or want to do more? Sponsor a parent to take part in the fire walk. Your support helps them build confidence, self-belief, and resilience – with ripple effects for their children and community.
Come along and watch Experience the excitement and celebrate the success – with music, food, and a cash bar, it will be a night to remember
Where your fundraising goes
Every pound raised helps us support local children and families where life is tough.
Your fundraising enables us to continue providing practical help, opportunities, encouragement and support to those who need it most.
By taking on the Firewalk, you’re not only changing your own story for the evening—you’re helping change someone else’s future.
The perfect team challenge
Looking for a team-building event that’s genuinely inspiring?
The Firewalk is a unique opportunity for colleagues to support one another, overcome challenges together and celebrate an extraordinary achievement.
It’s more than team building.
It’s courage building.
It’s confidence building.
It’s community building.
Gather your colleagues and take on the challenge together while supporting local children who need our help.
Great for:
- Corporate teams
- Leadership groups
- Staff wellbeing initiatives
- Employee engagement programmes
- Networking groups
- Friends and family teams
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 21th October 2026
Location: The Cass Centre, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Shaftesbury Rd, Cambridge CB2 8BS
Firewalk Registration Fee: £30 (secures your place on the 90m training)
Sponsorship Target: we’re asking participants to aim to raise a minimum of £100
Spectators: £5 – music, food and cash bar until 10pm
Timings:
- 6pm – arrival & registration
- 6.30pm – training & food
- 7.20pm – fire is lit (your spectators will love this moment)
- 8pm – Firewalk!
- 8.30pm – certificates and celebration
- 10pm – bar closes
The coals are waiting? Are you ready?
You are capable of more than you think.
Take the challenge.
Support local children and families.
Be Brave. Be Bold. Be the Difference.
Register today and take your first step towards an unforgettable achievement.
Walking’s not for you, but you still want to get involved?
👉 Fund a Red Hen parent to walk
👉 Come along to cheer everyone along
Both available using the same link here
