
The 1625 Challenge
Turn your January resolution into support for young people!
This January, take part in The 1625 Challenge, a new fundraising and awareness challenge supporting young people facing homelessness.
The idea is simple: spend 1,625 minutes (around 27 hours) across January doing something that supports your wellbeing or personal growth, while raising funds for 1625 Independent People.

How It Works
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- Choose a challenge theme
- Complete 1,625 minutes across January
- Fundraise and share your progress
- Download the Participant Pack to guide you along the way
This is the first year we’re running the challenge, so we’re keeping it flexible and inclusive.
Choose Your Theme
Movement
Walking, running, yoga, cycling, dancing
Creativity
Painting, knitting, music, photography, writing
Growth
Learning, volunteering, mentoring, personal development
Calm
Mindfulness, journaling, meditation, reflection
Choose one theme or mix activities, every minute counts.

Fundraising
We encourage participants to fundraise if they’re able. There’s no minimum target, but we recommend aiming around £100.
Why Take Part?
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- Start the year with purpose
- Support young people facing homelessness
- Be part of the first ever 1625 Challenge
- Help shape the challenge for future years
Get Started
Download the Participant Pack and start your challenge.
Make every minute matter this January.
Fundraising Pack