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What will you do in 2026?

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:34:13 GMT

Our exciting challenge events for 2026

Just a few weeks of 2026 to go and there are still a couple of events for you to consider as we have aimed to continue to grow our fundraising this year so we can support and reach more local residents looking to recover from alcohol or drug misuse.

Please check out the Event Hub below.

Fun & challenge events: More coming soon for 2027!

We have lots planned for 2027, including sky dives, walks, runs, cycle rides and lots more so please do check back here soon for some fantastic and fun challenges. Or, please feel free to email our Fundraising Manager Gary at any time gary.sutcliffe@resolve.org.uk

Ramble for Resolve 1: Done!

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:31:36 GMT

Ramble for Resolve raises nearly £1,500

After weeks of planning, Ramble for Resolve finally got underway at just after 7am on Saturday 17th October when 10 walkers and two guides left Howard Park and Gardens in Letchworth and set off for Meldreth and Cambridge.

The pace was brisk as Letchworth company Challenge Central expertly led and supported the walkers across the beautiful countryside paths and bridle ways as the sun came out and shone down.

With well-stocked check points from the brilliant Challenge Central truck every few miles, the walkers walked on and on all morning until they reached Meldreth Train station at just after noon. This was the 25km point and the goal for a few of the team who proudly and deservedly called it a day and reflected on a walk well done while the rest of the team set off for Cambridge.

Through some lovely villages, across peaceful country side, and undeterred by a heavy shower, they walked all afternoon until arriving at Cambridge train station just after 4.40pm.

28 miles walked and almost £1,500 raised.

'Ramble for Resolve was a fantastic event, and I want to say a huge thank you to all our amazing walkers who absolutely smashed it on Saturday. Every step, every pound will help us make a difference to people who need us. And a huge thanks to Challenge Central for leading the way and looking after us all so well. We hope to see you all, and hopefully some more, again next year,' Gary Sutcliffe, Head of Income.

More pictures here: Ramble for Resolve 2026 | Challenge Central

Cambridge Half Marathon 2027: Last few places!

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:52:34 GMT

Cambridge Half Marathon 2027: Last few places

The stunning Cambridge Half Marathon 2027 has sold out but we have a few charity places left.

Fantastic Race:

Set for Sunday 14th March 2027, the Cambridge Half Marathon is a special half marathon. It's flat course is great for fast times and the inspiring route takes runners past famous and iconic Cambridge landmarks, university colleges and lovely countryside.

Race day atmosphere is electric with a variety of entertainment and the best crowds cheering you on every step of the way.

Just £15:

This amazing race sold out within hours, so why not grab a charity place with Resolve. It is just a £15 registration fee with a fundraising target of £300 and you will get full support from sign up to finish line, a Resolve t shirt or running top, training tips and lots and lots of fundraising advice, tips and ideas to help you hit your target.

A real difference:

In running for Resolve, you will be making a real and tangible difference to the lives of local people, helping fund our vital work helping and supporting residents in the grip of alcohol or drug misuse, on a programme of recovery to turn their lives around for not only themselves but also for their families and children too.

Contact us today:

This really is a fantastic race and day and you have good time to train and take on a winter challenge. The race sold out within hours, but a place could still be yours. Why not contact us today.

gary.sutcliffe@resolve.org.uk and 07597 700943

Ramble for Resolve: Come and join us?

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:56:08 GMT

Come and join us at Ramble for Resolve on Saturday 17th October

We still have places available for our inaugural Ramble for Resolve - come and join us?

Our 45km Ultra walk is from Letchworth to Cambridge train station, across beautiful countryside. Organised by our event partners Challenge Central, you will be in a group with an expert guide and have snacks, fluids and van support and we start in Letchworth at 7am on Saturday 17th October.

If you prefer a shorter option, we have a 25km option which starts at the same time, follows the same route and finishes at Meldreth train station.

Please do check it all out here: Ramble for Resolve 2026 | Challenge Central

This is our first go at something like this so if you fancy an autumn challenge, please do join us. Both walks are free to join and there are no specific fundraising requirements.

We do have a Ramble for Resolve Just Giving Page as, you never know, people may wish to sponsor you. And, if you would like to support this event and Resolve, please do take a look here: Ramble for Resolve 2026 - JustGiving

Finally, for more information please contact our Fundraising Manager Gary Sutcliffe on gary.sutcliffe@resolve.org.uk or 07597 700943

Resolve Welwyn has moved

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:20:59 GMT

Our Welwyn service has moved

Resolve Welwyn has moved - moving in with fellow charity YMCA at their hub in Hatfield from Tuesday 1st September.

We have been operating out of Christchurch Baptist in Welwyn Garden City since last July – a temporary base that followed a short-notice departure from our long-term home at Woodhall Community Centre - and with this latest move expected to be more permanent, we are looking forward to a new home and more stability.

‘We’re really looking forward to moving to YMCA and sharing their excellent facilities,’ said our CEO Laura Hyde. ‘We’re so grateful to Christchurch for having hosted us this last year or so and I am excited about being at YMCA, and bringing our two services of Drug and Alcohol misuse support and Restart, our homelessness programme, under one roof.

‘I think it will be a really good space for those who attend our services and it will also be interesting and exciting to explore with YMCA any areas we can maybe collaborate on together,’ she added.

Guy Foxell, CEO at YMCA, agrees: "We are looking forward to working alongside Resolve at our Hatfield Hub and are excited to explore what we can achieve together in the months ahead"

We will retain the same telephone numbers and email for our Mid Herts service after the move.

Exciting partnerships: Part II

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:38:32 GMT

Local business supports local charity

We are delighted to have partnered with Pure Stoves & Fireplaces, who have a showroom in Hitchin.

The business is run by Angela Cooper who, having had a poor installation of a solid fuel stove in her own home which was signed off by local building control and then found to be very dangerous, decided to undertake some training and start the showroom herself.

Angela met Resolve at a weekly business networking meeting and has recently decided to support their work through her business.

"At Pure Stoves & Fireplaces, we like to help our community and have this year chosen to support Resolve," said Angela.

"Over the last few months, I have heard of the vital life changing, sometimes lifesaving, work Resolve does for local residents, including people from Hitchin, and we will donate, where we can, throughout the year to support them.'

A huge thank you to Angela for your vital support - a local business supporting a local charity - and we look forward to working with you.

About Pure Stoves & Fireplaces: Pure Stoves & Fireplaces - Experts in all fireplace related products

Ramble for Resolve

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:31:25 GMT

One day, three amazing walking events

Save the Date: Saturday 17th October 2026

Brand new Ramble for Resolve.

Letchworth Garden City.

Three amazing walking events:

10km Letchworth circular walk/25km Letchworth to Meldreth/45km Ultra Letchworth to Cambridge

Every step you take will support our vital work supporting and helping local residents.

In partnership with Challenge Central of Letchworth. Further details and full sign-up options coming soon.

For more information or to express initial interest please email or call Gary on the details above

Exciting partnerships

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:06 GMT

Resolve partners with local Business Leader

We are delighted to have partnered with Clare Gallagher, Business Leader at E.H. Crouch Funeral Directors

Clare, a Business Leader at E.H Crouch Funeral Directors, has signed up to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon in October in London in aid of Resolve and is looking forward to a summer of training.

'The Royal Parks is a brilliant race, run through four of the eight Royal Parks and I can't wait to run it,' said Clare.

'E H Crouch Funeral Directors has offices in Baldock and Letchworth and with Resolve a Letchworth-based charity supporting and helping residents across the communities we serve I think it's great I can link up with them and support their key work in this way.'

A huge thank you to Clare for taking on this amazing challenge and we look forward to supporting her and cheering her on in the months ahead. There may even be a couple of community events to support.

If you would like to support Clare in this amazing race, please click here: Clare Gallagher is fundraising for Resolve

About E.H Crouch Dignity Funeral Directors: Baldock High Street Funeral Directors | E.H. Crouch Funeral Directors | Dignity Funerals

Small Charity Week

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:58:00 GMT

Small Charity Week: Donate to Double

UPDATE: We raised an incredible £2,530 - THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED!

Small Charity Week has officially begun with donations to our Longest Day campaign doubled.

The eve of Small Charity Week will see the year's longest day - but if you are gripped by alcohol or drug misuse, every day can feel like the longest day. Through this campaign we will show what that looks and feels like, the affect and impact, and how Resolve is here to help and to change that.

Just before the campaign, we spoke to Kirsty, about her Longest Day and how Resolve is helping her.

Then:

'‘By November I was drinking 3 bottles of wine a day All times of the day, every day, it started creeping into the morning.

It took over my life; it took over my body. I became physically dependent. I was slowly killing myself. I wanted better for me.

I thought, enough is enough. I went to some dark places. I reached out to Resolve.

'The groups were not as bad as I thought they would be. I was with like-minded people. There was no judgement, we are all in the same boat.

‘Someone would say something, I would relate too. I was not going mad. There’s no stereotype at the group of ‘hello, I’m an alcoholic – rather it’s ‘how’s your week been?’

I guarantee I would walk in feeling rubbish and walk out feeling that little bit lighter. And that’s down to the group.'

Now:

‘I feel fantastic. It’s 4 months clean now, the longest I have ever been without alcohol.

I like the Resolve regulars, we are like a little family. We all check in. If one of us has a blip, we’re gutted for them – and say you’ve got this

‘We’re all in the same boat – I am 4 months sober, everyone says well done.

To make a donation to our Longest Day Campaign please donate here: Their Longest Day – Big Give . The campaign runs from noon Monday 22nd June to 5pm Monday 29th June.

Resolve and Greendrift Wills & Estates

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:38:59 GMT

Resolve partners with Letchworth business

We are delighted to have partnered with Greendrift Wills & Estates, a local Will writing & estate planning business based in Letchworth.

The business is run by John Franklin, and we recently met John for a coffee and told him about our vital work. John had already very kindly made a donation to Resolve and also now sponsored our successful Strawberries & Cream Tea Party & Quiz.

John said: "We are a Letchworth-based business with clients coming from Letchworth and nearby towns like Hitchin and Baldock; with Resolve a Letchworth-based charity supporting and helping residents from the same kind of areas, it made sense to me to partner up and see if I can support them and their key work in some small way."

A huge thank you to John and we look forward to working with you too.

Greendrift Wills & Estates - Specialist Will Writers

Resolve and Utility Warehouse partnership

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:07:08 GMT

A new way to support us - without spending a penny

Resolve has linked up with Utility Warehouse to raise vital funds for our work.

All you need to do is connect Utility Warehouse with people who might want to save money on their household bills. Here's how it works:

*Mention Utility Warehouse to friends, family, colleagues or supporters.

*They get expert help saving on energy, broadband and mobile.

*Resolve receives a donation every time someone signs up.

*You help raise money to fund our services - at no cost to you!

It's that easy - you refer, Utility Warehouse does the rest and Resolve benefit!

Here's your unique referral link: UW Connector page

Charity Golf Tournament

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:36:19 GMT

All set for a fantastic day on the fairway

We are excited to announce our inaugural charity golf day set for later this summer.

We have teamed up with Leysbrook Estate Agent, who will be bringing a fantastic day on the fairway at the beautiful Chesfield Downs Golf & Country Club with a Charity Golf Tournament on Friday 25th September.

Enjoy some friendly competition, all in aid of us and the charity Azalea.

Tee off is set for 1.30pm and we are now selling tickets for teams of 4 for a great price of £450.

There will be lots of other exciting things to sign up for too, including a golf cart, photography packages and the chance to sponsor a hole. There will be lots of fun things to try on the day too, like Hole in One and Spin to Win.

And if golf isn't your thing, please feel free to join us for a meal and some fundraising activities in the late afternoon and evening.

Supported by our generous sponsors and competitors, this is a brilliant chance to play, connect, and make a real difference in the community.

For more information and to sign up please see the link below:

Link: https://qrco.de/LeysbrookGolf

Password: Leysbrook2026

Or contact our Fundraising Manager Gary Sutcliffe on gary.sutcliffe@resolve.org.uk or 07597 700943

Hopefully see you there!

Image by drobotdean on Magnific

Well done and thank you: Team Resolve run Cambridge

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:06:35 GMT

A massive thank you to Team Resolve

A brilliant effort

After months of training, it was finally race day for our team of seven runners who headed to the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday 8th March and it was great to catch up with a few of them before they started.

We had a quick chat about how they felt they would go in the race, how their training had been and how the work of Resolve had resonated with some of their supporters. And then, after a picture in their Resolve t shirts, they were off, dropping their baggage and heading to the start line.

A great atmosphere

It was a fantastic atmosphere as all the runners set off and while I didn't manage to see our team at the various points I watched the runners, it was great to know that they were out there running this brilliant race. And, as I said to one of our team before she started, every step you take in the race is a step towards supporting our vital work, week in, week out for local residents in the grip of alcohol or drug misuse.

Fantastic team total

And what steps they took. Every member of our team's fundraising was incredible resulting in a brilliant team total £3,629 raised so far which is amazing and will help us so much.

2027

This is a brilliant event, with thousands of people running through the historic streets of Cambridge, in the knowledge their efforts will really be having an impact on the lives of those in local communities - and we have places for 2027. So, if you fancy taking on this super event, please let us know by emailing our Fundraising Manager Gary Sutcliffe at gary.sutcliffe@resolve.org.uk or call on 07597 700943

Dani rolls with the punches for Resolve

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:05:16 GMT

Stepping into the ring and giving back

There are many ways you can fundraise for Resolve, but an Ultra White Collar Boxing fight takes some beating.

But that is exactly what Letchworth resident Dani will be doing when she steps into the ring on 19th April for three two-minute rounds of boxing in aid of three local charities, including us.

‘I did a fight last June and had a blast, it was really fun, but this year I want to do better than before,’ said Dani when I caught up with her recently. ‘I want to do it properly, work on my fitness, get fit and put my all into it’.

Dani, who works at the Platform in Letchworth town centre, started her training on 23rd February and chose Resolve as one her charities after someone told her about us.

Resonates

' I didn’t know much about Resolve, but when I looked at your website, having myself had a past with drug issues, Resolve resonated with me. For me, luckily enough I got out of it but a lot of people struggle and drug or alcohol misuse can ruin a lot of people’s lives. If there are charities like Resolve who can help, it speaks volumes.’

Giving back

And now, for Dani, it is all about this new challenge and giving back.

‘Essentially people and organisations who have helped, I want to now give back to. If I had known about Resolve back then, certain aspects of my life would have been easier. So now it’s making sure that these charities stay and can give the help that some people desperately need today’

If you wish to sponsor Dani please visit her fundraising page here: Ultra White Collar Boxing Fundraising | givestar

I Resolve to... do something for me raises £4,014

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:06:35 GMT

The Big Give Christmas Challenge - where every donation is doubled - has now closed and what a success!

Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - what a result!

I Resolve to..The Sequel has now closed and we're delighted to advise it raised an incredible £4,014 for our work - a huge thank you to everyone who donated.

I Resolve to....do something for me

Last time we asked people to donate to the campaign to help someone like John, or Michael or Lynne, people Resolve had supported and really helped - but this time we were asking what you would pledge to do for YOU?

Whether it was a New Year's resolution, a challenge, or reading a book - what would you pledge? And we received a fantastic 40 donations taking us part our £2,000 target just before the midday deadline - which when it was all doubled left us with a brilliant £4,014

Thank you so very much

I Resolve to..The Sequel ran from noon Tuesday 2nd December until noon Tuesday 9th December 2025 and this amazing total will help us to continue to support local residents, getting lives back on track, this winter and beyond - so thank you.

Human Fruit Machine raises funds and awareness

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:06:35 GMT

Even though it rained most of the day, we still had a fun day at the Letchworth Christmas Lights Switch on event, raising vital awareness and funds for our work.

Human Fruit Machine

As the clock struck 12 noon, and our volunteers took their places, the skies opened and the rain poured down, and our fundraising team wondered where our first customer would come from. Five hours later, those worries had been well and truly banished, after an afternoon of fun and games on the Human Fruit Machine.

Awareness and fundraising

Superbly supported by local businesses who gave their time, skills and prizes, scores of lovely people came to have a go on the Human Fruit Machine to hear the horn go, watch the arms roll and the fruit held aloft. There was a donation every time, a prize every time and some good conversations had and awareness of our work raised.

Fantastic total

With Christmas cards which had been hand-crafted by a Letchworth artist, with a % of cost going to Resolve, also for sale we raised an excellent £289.20 on a wet yet fun day. Thank you so much to everyone who supported us.