Hampton Trust
turns 30!

On 29 April 1996, Hampton Trust was founded based on a simple belief: that harmful behaviour is not inevitable, and that with the right support, people can and do change. That belief has guided everything we have done since, from every intervention we have developed and delivered, to every professional we have trained, and every life we have helped transform.

Today, that belief and our work are backed by evidence. It is validated by thousands of service users every year who choose a different path, by the many victims and survivors who have told us that they feel safer, and it is reflected in a growing network of police forces and partner organisations who trust our models and approach.

Thirty years is worth celebrating! For our 30th anniversary we are inviting everyone, including staff, supporters, partners, and communities, to Choose YOUR 30.

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The idea is simple: Over the course of our anniversary year, we are asking people to take on a personal challenge connected to the number 30. Run 30 miles, read 30 books, complete 30 acts of kindness – whatever speaks to you. Because at the heart of everything Hampton Trust does is the power of a single decision to commit to doing something differently.

How to
take part

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For our anniversary year, we are inviting everyone who believes in our mission to Choose YOUR 30 - to take on a personal challenge connected to the number 30 and, in doing so, become part of our story.

Yes, I want to be part of this! What do I need to do?
  1. Choose your challenge and register it with us, so that we can keep in touch with you about your progress. We may want to include your story on our website or social media channels, but the final decision is yours.
  2. Receive your campaign pack. This includes tips on how best to share your progress and help us raise awareness of our cause.
Does my challenge have to be a physical activity?

Not at all. Choose YOUR 30 is deliberately flexible. Physical challenges like running 30 miles or completing 30 hikes are popular choices, but so are learning-based challenges (reading 30 books, learning 30 recipes), wellbeing challenges (30 days of meditation, 30 acts of kindness), creative challenges (taking 30 photographs, painting 30 pictures), or social challenges (volunteering 30 hours). If it connects to the number 30 and means something to you, it counts!

Can I take part as a group or team?

Yes, of course! Teams can share a challenge, split 30 completions between them, or each take on their own parallel challenges. Group participation is a great way to engage colleagues, sports clubs, or community groups.

Do I need to fundraise as part of the challenge?

You do not need to fundraise if you don’t want to. However, if you’d like to support our cause, you can either direct people to our Just Giving page or set up your own.

Activity ideas

Physical

 

  • Run, walk, or cycle 30 miles across the year
  • Complete 30 park runs
  • Swim 30 lengths
  • Do 30 cold water dips
  • Take 30 hikes
  • Complete a 30-day fitness or yoga challenge
  • Row 30km on an ergometer
  • Do 30 minutes of exercise for 30 days.If you prefer to take part in an organised event to raise money for HT, timeoutdoors.com (use the events menu option) offers a great overview of events across the UK. Some of these might be run by specific charities, but many are open to any charitable cause.

Learning and personal development

 

  • Read 30 books
  • Listen to 30 podcasts
  • Learn 30 new recipes
  • Complete 30 hours of a new skill — a language, an instrument, a craft
  • Try 30 new foods

Wellbeing and mindfulness

 

  • 30 days of journalling
  • 30 acts of kindness
  • 30 digital detox days across the year
  • Meditate for 30 consecutive days
  • Write 30 handwritten letters or cards to people who matter to you
  • Give up alcohol or chocolate for 30 days

Community and social

 

  • Volunteer 30 hours with a local organisation
  • Host 30 people for a meal throughout the year
  • Give 30 things away to charity
  • Do a 30-minute litter pick

Creative

 

  • Take 30 photographs on a chosen theme
  • Paint or draw 30 pictures
  • Write 30 poems or short pieces
  • Learn 30 songs
  • Complete 30 jigsaw puzzles

Our progress

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challenges registered

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raised

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challenges completed

Do you have any questions or are not sure about something? Email us at [email protected]