09:52, 08 September 2025
Words by Zane Dedlow, Videographer and Content Creator, London
Welcome to The Good Guide - your go-to source for exciting, feel-good events that make a real difference!
From beach clean-ups to community volunteering, we’ve rounded up the best ways for you to get involved, give back, and have some fun along the way.
📍 Crockstead Fields, Halland, East Sussex
📅 19th September
🔗 https://www.thesocialsociety.org.uk
A one-day, community-powered festival bringing together do-gooders, change-makers, and curious souls for panels, workshops, and live moments designed to spark connection and positive action. Expect intimate vibes, purposeful chats, and practical ways to get involved.
📍 Battersea Park, London (start & finish)
📅 20th September
🔗 https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/find-an-event/charity-walks/shine-night-walk
Step out under the city lights and walk for life-saving research. London’s Shine Night Walk brings thousands together to raise funds for Cancer Research UK - with an unforgettable night-time route and a huge community spirit.
📍 London (Masthouse Terrace Pier to Richmond)
📅 20th September
🔗 https://greatriverrace.org.uk/
London’s “river marathon” - 21.6 miles, iconic bridges, fancy dress, serious rowers, charity crews, and a brilliant riverside atmosphere for spectators. A proper crowd-pleaser whether you’re racing or cheering from the bank. Great River Racepla.co.uk
📍 Coastlines across the UK
📅 19th–28th September
🔗 https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/join-a-beach-clean/great-british-beach-clean/
Join thousands of volunteers helping to clean and survey our beaches. Your litter data powers real policy change - small actions with big impact for our oceans and wildlife. Find a clean near you and get stuck in.
📍 River Cam, City of Cambridge Rowing Club
📅 21st September
🔗 https://pinkduckrace.com/uk-2025/
Twenty thousand pink ducks, one splash-tastic fundraiser! Adopt a duck and support the Pink Ribbon Foundation in this joyful river race that turns the Cam bright pink for breast cancer awareness.
📍 Worldwide & online
📅 19th–28th September
🔗 https://globalgoalsweek.org/
A global week of action and accountability for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Dive into talks, activations, and community events focused on people and planet - and find concrete ways to contribute.
At Smiley Movement, we elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this post.
Cancer Research UK. Funding life-saving research, this charity is at the forefront of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, working towards a world where everyone survives cancer. Find out more.
The Pink Ribbon Foundation. Supporting people affected by breast cancer, the foundation provides grants to UK charities and organisations working in breast cancer research, care, and awareness. Learn more here.
The Marine Conservation Society. Dedicated to protecting our seas, shores, and wildlife, this charity campaigns for healthier oceans through beach cleans, research, and advocacy. Support them here.
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