Health + Safety Event Management

Big Issue Foundation

11 Miles, 150 Walkers, £20,000 raised for the first Big Issue Foundation Night Walk.

To orchestrate the first Big Issue Foundation Night Walk to be held in Birmingham
Design an 11 mile route to be walked throughout the night in Birmingham on Friday 5th October 2012
Raise £20,000 to support some of the most vulnerable individuals in Birmingham
Attract new and existing supporters of the Big Issue Foundation
Deliver a fun and memorable event that positions the walk as a ‘must do’ annual event in Birmingham
Devise a route that accommodates 150 walkers.

Event delivered by The Fair

Managed event logistics; creation of a detailed route that displayed some of Birmingham’s proudest landmarks
Plotted check points for walkers at BrindleyPlace, SIFA Fireside Shelter, Edgbaston Cricket Ground and Martineau Gardens, with bands, PA systems, entertainment and refreshments at each one
Arranged for health and safety teams; both security and paramedics to accompany the walkers at all times
Liaised with local authority and city centre partnerships

The event raised more than £20,000
Over 100 walkers participated in the event
The first walkers crossed the finish line at 4.15am, and the last ones finished at 5.30am
112 directional signs were placed around the streets of Birmingham and collected up as the walk progressed through the night