2025
in a nutshell
The story of 2025 at Walk Talk Action
The story of 2025 at Walk Talk Action
As the saying goes, a lot can happen in a year. And 2025 at Walk Talk Action was no exception.
Our 10-Step Programme, Guided Walks, Tea & Toast sessions, Bushcraft Evenings, plus an array of other events and days-out helped a lot of people get their mental health back on track. We would like to thank all the people who came to us for support and all the people and organisations who helped us help them.
Take a look at the stats below for an insight into what happened at Walk Talk Action in 2025.
Walks delivered in 2025
Walks delivered in 2025
In 2025, Walk Talk Action delivered 51 walks in total. These comprised 26 Longton Park Walks with Walk Leader, Steve Wraxton; 12 Big Walks with Walk Leader Teri Bryce, 7 Partnership Walks, 6 Wilderness Walks with Walk Leader Lee Quinn. There were also 3 Walk Leader Training Courses.
Tea & Toast in 2025
Tea & Toast in 2025
Our Tea & Toast sessions at St Francis Church in Meir Heath were as popular as ever in 2025. Events included the VE Day 80th Anniversary celebrations and our annual Christmas Fair. Take a look at the figures below…
WTA’s 10-Step Programme is a carefully designed series of activities and tasks, which help people refocus their mind on their strengths, build on their weaknesses and identify the best way to tackle them in a structured way. It provides a pathway to a better state of mind, step by step.
Below are the 2025 stats for our 10-Step Programme…
*Some participants had to withdraw due to mental ill health, employment, and other commitments.
The WTA Retreat in 2025
The WTA Retreat in 2025
In 2025, the WTA Retreat buzzed with activity. It brought together participants, volunteers, and professionals across a variety of programmes and initiatives. There were workshops, group sessions, outdoor activities, and celebratory events. The Retreat acted as a hub for healing, learning, connection, and personal growth.
Working with Walk Talk Action
Working with Walk Talk Action
In 2025, Walk Talk Action welcomed 12 students on placement, providing them with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mental health support and community engagement.
These placements not only helped students understand the realities of mental health struggles but also encouraged personal growth by stepping into new environments and developing practical skills to support others.
During their time with us, students learned to:
“During my placement, I observed a Walk Talk Action session and was struck by how openly participants shared personal experiences. I saw the importance of creating a safe, supportive environment and how goal-setting and community support can empower change. This experience has reinforced for me the value of trust, psychosocial care, and signposting patients to relevant support.”
Keele University Physiotherapy Student
Police consultations and drop-ins
Police consultations and drop-ins
Our local PCSOs regularly drop by the Tea & Toast sessions at St Francis Church in Meir Heath, providing a reassuring presence and fostering a strong partnership between the community and local police.
Here’s what one of them had to say about WTA…
“This service is vital for the community, providing both younger and older generations with access to professional and community support. Signposting is particularly important, as a lack of guidance can contribute to crime when people feel there’s nothing to do or no one to turn to for help. It would be fantastic to see your 10-Step Programme available in every town.”
PCSO Wall
Experience pure zen and tranquility at
Our Retreat in Fenpark
Our Retreat
in Fenpark
Our retreat is a place where some of our programmes and goals come together. It’s a beautiful space where community members can engage in different programmes, access support, meet other people and learn new skills.
We have an interactive walking route exclusively for WTA participants, which includes the five ways of wellbeing, enlivening all the senses and encouraging positivity.
Our Retreat at Fenpark
Our retreat is a place where some of our programmes and goals come together. It’s a beautiful space where community members can engage in different programmes, access support, meet other people and learn new skills.
We have an interactive walking route exclusively for WTA participants, which includes the five ways of wellbeing, enlivening all the senses and encouraging positivity.
Our supporters
Our supporters
The fantastic organisations that support the work we do…
