In June 2026, Rebecca and Fran will be taking part in the Great North Swim (link here: Great North Swim website ) to fundraise for Move the Masses. We're swimming a mile in the beautiful Lake Windermere to help raise funds for a fantastic cause.

Move the Masses (link here: Move the Masses website ) is a local charity offering an invaluable service in York, Leeds, Selby, Durham and Pocklington. It was established in 2018 to make walking a reality for the vulnerable in local communities. The charity supports over 300 people to enjoy a walk through a valuable community of over 200 Volunteer Move Mates; volunteers who were royally recognised in last year’s King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Move Mates is a walking buddy project through Move the Masses which makes getting out for a walk a reality for people who would otherwise find it difficult to leave their homes. The volunteers give people the confidence and moral support to leave their homes and go for a walk, improving their physical and mental health outcomes, reducing isolation and ultimately making people feel happier.