About the event
The Become Games hosted by the Mace Foundation will bring people together to raise vital funds to support children in care and young care leavers. It’s a chance to have fun while making a real difference.
Join a team — or start your own — and spend July racking up as many active minutes as you can. Take part by raising £30 for Become, or simply donate £30, which gives a care-experienced young person the stability and support they need to smash their goals. And to supercharge your impact, the Mace Foundation is adding a £5,000 contribution to the final total.
You can rack up your minutes in anyway and anywhere that suits you, giving you flexibility and the opportunity to be creative. You’ll be able to complete the distance at your own pace, in your own time (as long as it is within the month of July) whilst being a part of a wider community.
Why not set a team target for how many minutes you would like to rack up across the month, or try to beat a PB?
You’ll be able to track your minutes and fundraising, whilst keeping an eye on the leader boards. We know you like a competition – so if you want to see your name in lights on the leaderboard, get involved! The challenge is open to all – why not make your own competition?
By taking part, you could win up to £1,000 for a charity of your choice*. For selected winners, the Mace Foundation will make a charitable donation for the following:
- Most minutes completed (individual & team)
- Top fundraiser (individual/team)
- Best overall team
*Winners' chosen charity must align with the charitable objectives of the Mace Foundation.
How your support helps
Right now, over 81,000 children in England are in care — many facing constant upheaval and stepping into adulthood far too soon. Too many end up isolated, struggling to find stability, a home, or a path forward.
- Seven in ten children in care face huge disruptions every year.
- Four in ten step into adulthood alone on their 18th birthday.
- Within two years, one in three will experience homelessness.
- And by 19–21, four in ten are not in education, work or training.
Behind each of these numbers is a young person who deserves safety, stability and love — not struggle after struggle.
Become is there to change that, standing with young people so they never have to face these challenges on their own.
We’re proud to stand with them. And by joining the Become Games, you’re helping give young people the chance to build the futures they deserve.
Keep safe during the Become Games
We know that everyone has different abilities, so you can take part in whichever way you like – even on a space hopper – all we ask is that you make sure that the method you choose to use is safe. Mace's priority is the safety and wellbeing of all our people and their families.
- Always take routes that are well lit and known to you and let a friend or family member know when and where you are going.
- Wear appropriate shoes or kit for your challenge: such as hi-vis clothing or accessories for any activities taking place at night.
- Warm up properly before your activity and don’t push yourself too hard! If you feel unwell or injure yourself, please seek medical advice before continuing your activity.
- Keep hydrated!
