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Publication Date:-
2022-04-29
 

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Over a 5th of people in the UK never walk for exercise - and ½ never walk to work

22% of the UK population never walk for exercise or leisure at all; and 46% of people never walk to or for work, according to new research for National Walking Month.

A survey commissioned by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, shows that Glasgow is the top City in the UK for walking, with the highest proportion of people (86%) saying they sometimes walk purely for leisure or exercise.

However, Nottingham is the City with the lowest proportion of people (68%) who ever head out to get some exercise by walking. Brighton, Liverpool, Sheffield and Cardiff are also in the top 5 cities for walking. But Plymouth, Manchester, Bristol and Newcastle come in the bottom 5. The new data shows that 68% of the whole UK population claim to walk for at least 20 minutes each day for exercise or leisure.

National Walking Month, which is organised by Living Streets every May, is this year encouraging everyone to:- #Try20, and walk for 20 minutes each day. Walking is an easy and accessible way to improve physical and mental health. A 20 minute walk can reduce the risk of preventable health conditions including:- certain cancers, depression, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

The survey has also revealed that 32% of people say they have less time for walking now than they did during lockdown, because they are socialising more. 46% of people feel guilty for walking less now that lockdown is over.

According to Living Streets' survey, the biggest motivators for people to get out and walk are fresh air (46%), to maintain fitness and physical health (36%) and to improve mental health and wellbeing (35%).

Other reasons for walking are to lose weight (29%), to connect with nature (21%) and to exercise my pet (19%).

People find the biggest barriers to walking to be bad weather (50%) and concerns about not feeling safe walking alone (19%). Other reasons for not walking include not having time (16%), concerns about e-scooters (11%), air pollution (11%) and traffic (10%).

52% of people say they notice an effect on their weight if they don't walk or notice an effect on their mental health (53%).

Stephen Edwards, Chief Executive, Living Streets said:- "It is encouraging that ⅔ of us walk for at least 20 minutes a day. But it is very concerning that so many people never walk for exercise or leisure at all; and such a high proportion of people don't walk to or for work. Walking is good for our minds, our bodies and our neighbourhoods. Walking for short journeys, instead of driving, helps to reduce congestion, road danger and air pollution. Even a short, brisk walk can have fantastic mental and physical health benefits, helping to prevent long term chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression and improving the management of existing conditions. Walking is a great way to exercise and socialise at the same time. Active people report higher levels of mental wellbeing and are more likely to be satisfied with their life, feel happier and less anxious; and walking together can reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. With lockdown restrictions lifted and the weather getting nicer, it's time for us to walk back together."

Percentage of people in UK Cities who say they sometimes walk for exercise or leisure:-


  Glasgow - 86%

  Brighton - 84%

  Liverpool - 83%

  Sheffield - 82%

  Cardiff - 81%

  Leeds - 80%

  Birmingham - 80%

  Belfast - 78%

  Southampton - 78%

  Norwich - 77%

  London - 77%

  Edinburgh - 76%

  Newcastle - 76%

  Bristol - 76%

  Manchester - 74%

  Plymouth - 71%

  Nottingham - 68%

What are the biggest walking motivators?

  To get fresh air (46%)

  To maintain fitness and physical health (36%)

  To improve mental health and wellbeing (35%)

  To lose weight (29%)

  To connect with nature (21%)

  To exercise my pet (19%)

  To count my daily steps (17%)

  To save money (13%)

  To spend time with friends/family (12%)

  To help reduce congestion and air pollution (5%)

What are the barriers for not walking?


1. Bad weather (50%)

2. Don't feel safe walking alone (19%)

3. Lack of suitable walking routes (16%)

4. Places I need to go are not within walking distance (16%)

5. I don't enjoy walking alone (16%)

6. I don't have time to walk (16%)

7. Worried about e-scooters (11%)

8. Air pollution (11%)

9. Worried about traffic (10%)

10. Worried about parked cars (9%)
 


Southport causesurged to apply for CoOp Local Community Fund

THE CoOp has opened applications for its Local Community Fund and is looking for local causes in Southport to apply. Over the past 6 years CoOp has supported ₤398,162 local causes in Southport and from 3 May, local groups have the chance to apply for funding via:- CoOp.Co.UK.

The fund is continuing to support local organisations that are involved in providing access to food, helping to improve mental wellbeing or provide opportunities for young people and, for the 1st time, causes that are working to protect local biodiversity or tackle climate change.

Groups looking to deliver projects in any of these areas are being encouraged to apply online for the fund, which, through the help of Co-Op members, has raised over ₤85m for nearly 30,000 projects since it began in 2016.

When CoOp Members buy selected CoOp products and services from CoOp, 2p for every ₤1 spent goes into their CoOp Membership account. The same amount is then given to support national community organisations through the Community Partnership Fund and local causes via the Local Community Fund.

Members can choose the causes they wish to support and, with the help of CoOp's Community Wellbeing Index, go online to compare their community with 28,000 others across the UK. By entering a postcode the Index will reveal a community's overall wellbeing score and indicate its performance across nine specific areas, including:- education, health and open spaces, helping members prioritise where to send their support.

Rebecca Birkbeck, Director of Community and Membership at the CoOp said:- "Since the Local Community Fund began, we have raised an amazing ₤85m for grassroots causes, as a direct result from the support of our members. Also, by applying for the Local Community Fund, groups will join our online community centre, Co-operate, which can help them find additional resources, as well as further donations, making this not just a fund, but a partnership. Even if a funding application is not successful, the group will still be a part of a network of over 12,000 groups on Co-operate. And for the 1st time I'm so pleased to announce that we have extended the criteria to include causes that are particularly dedicated to helping tackle biodiversity and carbon reduction, from local community gardens to small scale renewable energy schemes."

Causes wanting more information about applying for the next round of the CoOp's Local Community Fund should visit:- CoOp.Co.UK close on:- 29 May 2022.

 
      
 
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