Initiatives of Change UK-Take One Step

The world wants to change

We believe that we will change the world one step at a time. Making small changes in our own lives means that we will make big changes together.

We have the opportunity to contribute to stronger, diverse communities, enjoy a more peaceful, equal society, build a sustainable planet, and support an ethical global economy. And that change starts with the little things we can do ourselves.

That’s why we’re asking you to make a pledge as part of our Take One Step campaign. It’s a chance for you to do something differently – something that will make you feel good, and help to make a small change to the world around you.

We’ve created some pledges to inspire you, or you can choose your own. Share photos, stories and videos of your pledge, and help to build a community of changemakers.

And why not take a pledge with your family, friends or neighbours? The more people that take part, start conversations and join together, the bigger the change will be.

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Need Inspiration?

Take a look at some great ways to make a difference to your life and others

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Organise a bbq with your neighbours

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Take a walk with the family

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Cook with the family

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Family afternoon tea party

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Get to know your neighbours

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Organise a community cleanup

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Family bike ride for charity

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Family workout

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Grow your own food

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Reduce your plastic waste

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Volunteer at a homeless shelter

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Volunteer at your local foodbank

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Family film night

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Have a cooking competition

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Take part in a charity fun run

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Hold a sports day with your neighbours

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Want to share your story?

We’re building a community of people who are taking pledges and helping to change the way they do things. We’d love to hear about what you did, who you were with, what happened and whether you’re going to keep pledging!

Just submit your story here and be part of our Changemaker community.

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Why not video your pledge?

Whatever you’re pledging to do, we’d love to see how it goes? Join our family of pledgers who are sharing their change with the community.

It’s easy to do – just take a video of all or part of your pledge and upload it here. We love to see ‘before’ and ‘after’ videos, and to hear from you and your family or team directly about what you’re doing and how you feel about it.

Just click the button below to upload your video!

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Donating for change

As a registered charity, we rely on donations to help us run our programmes, support our campaigns and bring about real change around the world.

We appreciate any help you can give – whether it’s from a fundraising event, a charity collection or a standard donation. If you’d like to help us to keep change, peacemaking and trustbuilding at the top of the agenda, just click below to donate.

Thank you – we’re really glad of your support.

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The Pledge Wall

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to stay clean from drugs and alcohol so that I can help others who suffer from addiction

Philip Veall

England

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to spend more time with my family

Russell Holley

London

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to getting to know my neighbours better

Davina Patel

Surrey

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to be more involved in local events

Barbara Down

Newcastle

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to talk about things that affect all sectors of society and how I can make a difference

Barbara Down

Newcastle

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to reduce plastic waste

Barbara Down

Newcastle

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to grow fruit and veg in my back garden

Barbara Down

Newcastle

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to encourage a friend to get out of the house and go for a walk

Lauren Horncastle

Surrey

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to grow my own vegetables and share them with my neighbours

Louise Cook

Hampshire