We’re Pathmakers – a charity dedicated to improving access to the Norfolk countryside for people of all abilities and backgrounds.
Because, for wellbeing, the power of nature can’t be overstated. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a regular forest bather, simply enjoy your Sunday dog walks, or can’t remember the last time you heard birdsong. We believe everyone has a right to access nature and to feel good when they do.
If you share our values and believe in our mission, then we’d love to hear from you.
Founded in 2016.
Norfolk-based,
Norfolk-focused.
A team of 12 – all with
a love of nature.
What we do
To improve access to the Norfolk countryside, Pathmakers partners with local organisations and communities to help run, facilitate, and support inclusive walking projects – from brisk walks that last a lunch hour to treks along our glorious coastline.
In some communities, though, walking for pleasure might be uncommon and routes hard to access; while physical barriers – uneven terrain, flooding, overgrown hedgerows, steps – can also prevent people from accessing nature.
Through guide information, planning, and mapping, we help people overcome these barriers, so more can enjoy the benefits of nature.
What we do
To improve access to the Norfolk countryside, Pathmakers partners with local organisations and communities to help run, facilitate, and support inclusive walking projects – from brisk walks that last a lunch hour to treks along our glorious coastline.
In some communities, though, walking for pleasure might be uncommon and routes hard to access; while physical barriers – uneven terrain, flooding, overgrown hedgerows, steps – can also prevent people from accessing nature.
Through guide information, planning, and mapping, we help people overcome these barriers, so more can enjoy the benefits of nature.
How we do it – and why we need your help
However, our work requires various walking equipment, first aid provision, risk assessments, and other running costs like hiring specialist guides and raising awareness about Pathmakers online – and all this requires investment.
Therefore, we welcome all forms of partnership with like-minded businesses. So, whether you want to make a one-off donation or sponsor a series of walking events, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
How we do it – and why we need your help
However, our work requires various walking equipment, first aid provision, risk assessments, and other running costs like hiring specialist guides and raising awareness about Pathmakers online – and all this requires investment.
Therefore, we welcome all forms of partnership with like-minded businesses. So, whether you want to make a one-off donation or sponsor a series of walking events, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Why partner with Pathmakers?
Corporate sponsorship is a fantastic way to raise your profile as a business while giving back to local communities. As a Norfolk-based and Norfolk-focused charity, every donation will be invested back into projects throughout our county, which means our partners have the power to change the lives of those local to them.
Guided wellbeing walk for your business, curated according to location, theme, timing, and distance requirements (includes health and safety risk assessment)
Tailored advice for organising your own wellbeing walks, including location, trails, and checklists, or for other fundraising endeavours
Activity planning and guidance on how to incorporate walking in your events
Supporting our mission is also a great way to expand your network and meet other charities, businesses, and organisations across the region. We’re more than happy to leverage our list of contacts and make introductions. Because collaboration creates positive change.
Why work with us now?
There’s never been a better time to partner with Pathmakers. A total of 33 guided walks and 31 self-guided walks were delivered at Walk Norfolk 2023, our annual walking festival, with a total of 2,484,700 steps taken by nearly 400 participants.
With increasing media coverage and positive feedback from all involved, we anticipate Walk Norfolk will grow year-on-year. We believe it’s the perfect platform for Norfolk businesses to align themselves with wellbeing, nature, and local causes – whether that’s conservation and local history or improving access to nature in impoverished areas.
2,484,700
steps
400
participants
Changing lives by improving mental health and wellbeing in Norfolk
When you work with us, you’re not just investing in the wellbeing of your workforce. You’re supporting our mission to improve access to nature – for everyone.
With your support, we can continue our work with local charities and organisations, such as Vision Norfolk, with whom we have hosted several accessible walks for those living with sight loss and visual impairments, ensuring people of all abilities can enjoy the mental health and wellbeing benefits associated with walking and getting out in nature.
Support from corporate sponsors means we can continue investing in building relationships with charities and organisations across the region. With your help, we can create a healthier, more inclusive local community, where everyone has the opportunity to connect with nature and experience the life-changing benefits it offers.
Ways to work with Pathmakers
There are lots of ways to help us improve countryside access in Norfolk:
Donate
One-off and recurring donations help keep us running, so we can keep people walking – regardless of the barriers in their way.
Sponsor events
Sponsoring our annual WalkNorfolk festival or monthly walks won’t just improve your brand awareness and image, it also ensures we’re able to offer the very best events for our walkers.
Book us for walks
Walking in nature is a great way to bond and strengthen the relationships that make up your business. We create bespoke walking activities that are fun, sociable, and accessible for all.
Make us your charity
We’d be delighted to be your business’ charity of the year – we can even help with fundraising!
Pathmakers partner
Since 2016, we’ve been proud to partner with, and grow alongside, all kinds of organisations. We encourage building long-term relationships to achieve shared goals and drive meaningful change in our region.
We’re proud to run Pathmakers with minimal administration fees and very little overheads, so you know your donations are helping enact real change in Norfolk.
Our sponsors and partners
Talk to a trustee
We’d be delighted to talk to you about corporate sponsorship with Pathmakers, including a bespoke package that’s tailored to your needs – drop us a line at info@www.pathmakers.org.uk or talk to one of our trustees on 07786250480.
