SMEFathon Million Steps
Walk Our Walk Challenge

Walk Our Walk. Fund Our Future.

The SMEFathon Million Steps Challenge is more than a walking event – it’s a movement for change. Our goal is simple yet powerful:

  • 1,000,000 steps walked collectively

  • £25,000 raised to support Surrey’s ethnic minority communities

Every step we take together fuels SMEF’s mission: delivering culturally sensitive, community-led support that tackles deep-rooted inequalities and builds stronger, healthier, and more connected communities across Surrey.

Why We’re Walking

Ethnic minority communities in Surrey face health inequalities, social isolation, and barriers to accessing services. Physical inactivity is a key driver of preventable illnesses, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and these impact our communities at a disproportionate rate.

Through this challenge, we are raising core funds to:

  • Keep vital community programmes running

  • Support grassroots groups and families in need

  • Encourage active lifestyles and improve wellbeing

It’s movement for a movement – every step counts.

Why Sponsor Us?

Sponsorship is more than a donation — it’s a stand for equity, dignity, and inclusion.

By partnering with SMEF, you will:

  • Align your brand with a trusted, local charity working at the heart of Surrey’s communities

  • Help remove cultural, structural, and digital barriers

  • Champion a campaign that celebrates diversity and welcomes all abilities

  • See your support in action through measurable impact and real-life stories

80% of our service users say SMEF was the only culturally relevant service they could access. Your sponsorship can change that story for even more people.

Sponsorship Benefits

Depending on your level of sponsorship, you can expect benefits such as:

  • Recognition across SMEF’s social media, newsletters, and website

  • Logo placement on campaign materials

  • Press release mentions and event invitations

  • Opportunities to connect directly with our community

  • Featured stories and spotlight posts for lead sponsors

Custom sponsorship packages are available to suit your goals.

Real Stories, Real Change

“The group helped me feel like myself again. I wasn’t alone anymore.” – Sarah, Baby Steps participant

From helping a displaced mother find belonging, to training volunteer champions to raise awareness about neurodiversity, SMEF is creating safe spaces where healing begins and communities thrive. Your sponsorship makes stories like these possible.

Become a Sponsor

Join us. Walk with us. Fund our future.

  1. Download our full Sponsorship Pack here

  2. Contact us: Hina.Ashraf@smef.org.uk

  3. Fill out our Sponsorship Form

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Bank name: HSBC Bank
Sort code: 40-22-26
Account number: 02866552

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Made payable to:
Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum

Addressed to:
SMEF, Astolat, Coniers Way,
Burpham, Guildford Surrey GU4 7HLA

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