Charlton Athletic Community Trust’s (CACT) annual Upbeats Walk returns on Saturday, April 5th, ahead of the men’s first-team’s home clash against Lincoln City. 2025 marks a special milestone as the Walk celebrates its 10th anniversary, making this year’s fundraiser for the Upbeats even more significant!

Ahead of kick-off against the Imps, participants will walk the traditional nine-mile route from the club’s Sparrows Lane Training Ground in New Eltham to The Valley, all in support of the Charlton Upbeats programme. 

The Charlton Upbeats is a programme specifically for people with Down’s syndrome and has become a firm favourite among Addicks fans. More than 170 participants are registered with the Upbeats, with 40 regular attendees each week. Over the past 12 months, the Upbeats have enjoyed a memorable trip to Center Parcs and were crowned as champions at the Down’s syndrome Football Festival in October. These are just a few highlights of what the record-breaking £55,000 raised from last year’s Upbeats Walk helped make possible.

The Upbeats programme continues to be funded entirely by voluntary donations, and your support is crucial in helping CACT continue this valuable work. Let’s break even more records to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Upbeats Walk!

- Maximum number of 200 attendees/fundraisers allowed

- Registration will be open from 8.15am and the walk will be completed by 1pm at The Valley. 

- You will be supplied with a t-shirt and wristband upon registration and refreshments on the walk 

- Participants are personally responsible for preparing for all weather eventualities and are advised to pack suncream, rain jackets etc depending on the forecast