Care home residents complete 500-mile walk and raise thousands for charity

Residents at Braemar Lodge completed a 168-day, 500-mile sponsored walk from Salisbury to Braemar and raised £3,461.53 for Salisbury Hospice Charity.

Residents at Braemar Lodge care home in Salisbury completed a 168-day sponsored challenge that covered the equivalent distance from Salisbury to Braemar in Aberdeenshire. The collective effort was organised as a 500-mile walk and formed part of the home's wider fundraising for Salisbury Hospice Charity during 2025. Routes were adapted to suit different abilities and staff and family members supported wheelchair users. The campaign included other community events such as an Easter raffle and a summer garden party. Key details: - The group tracked a total of 500 miles over 168 days. - The fundraising total presented to Salisbury Hospice Charity was £3,461.53. - Routes and activities were tailored to residents’ abilities and interests. - Wheelchair users took part with support from staff and family. - A progress poster displayed the home’s cumulative journey in reception. - The total is the most the care home has raised in a single campaign since it opened in 2007. Summary: Organisers said the donation supports Salisbury Hospice Charity’s work and reflected strong community involvement from residents, staff and families. Undetermined at this time.