Over 500 UK Power Networks employees took part in the 2025 Royal Ramble, a 20-mile charity walk, bigger and better than ever before.
Participants walked a combined total of over 10,000 miles through central London, raising a staggering £88,100 for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) charity on Friday 23 May.
Walkers started their ramble in Potters Fields Park, and passed major royal landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Regents Park and the Tower of London, before finishing back at the park next to the historic Tower Bridge.
Teams of up to six people took part in the whole-day event with many participants using the firm’s “donate-a-day” scheme – which allows employees to give something back to charity by being paid to do volunteer work twice a year. As part of the Royal Ramble, all participants raised at least £100 each prior to the event.
Top fundraiser, Eddie Fitzsimmons, raised an incredible £1,623, making a significant impact on the DofE charity.
The total money raised could support 1,170 young people to begin their DofE journeys and unlock their potential.
Ruth Marvel OBE, CEO of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, said: “We are so grateful to everyone at UK Power Networks for taking on this incredible challenge to support the DofE charity. The money raised will help us reach more young people, especially those facing marginalisation, giving them the life-changing opportunity to build confidence, resilience, and skills for life through their DofE. Thank you for stepping up for young people.”
Basil Scarsella, CEO of UK Power Networks, said: “We are incredibly proud of our employees who participated in the 2025 Royal Ramble. Their dedication and commitment to raising funds for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is inspiring.
“This event not only highlights the generosity of our employees but also underscores the importance of giving back to our community. The funds raised will make a significant impact on the lives of young people across our patch, helping them to develop essential life skills and build a brighter future. Thank you to everyone who took part and supported this fantastic cause.”
DofE offers young people, no matter who they are or where they live, a chance to connect with others, step away from screens, broaden their horizons and gain essential life skills that can’t be learned from a textbook. There are currently 572,802 young people actively working towards Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. And last year, young people gave more than 5.2 million hours of volunteering time through their DofE, making a difference in communities across the UK – with a value of over £33 million in worked hours.
