Charity Firewalk

Are you ready to heat things up and raise vital funds for a great cause? Why not make 2026 the year you give back and truly challenge yourself?

This is your chance to walk through fire - literally - and make a real difference. A Firewalk is one of the most challenging, adrenaline-fuelled journeys you’ll undertake and it’s exactly as it sounds: a barefoot walk over red-hot embers, measuring 600°C.

No tricks, no special effects. Just you, your bare feet, and the fire!

Event information

Date: Friday, 2nd October 2026.

Location: Mickleover Golf Club, Uttoxeter Rd, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9AD

Timings:

• 17.30 - Registration for Firewalkers and the bar is opened for spectators
• 18:00 - Registration closes
• 18.30 - Fire lighting and the training begins
• 19.30 - Time to Fire walk!
• 20.30 - Debrief, certificates, drinks and celebration

The charities you're supporting

This year’s Firewalk is a special partnership event between Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity and Friends of the Baby Unit (FOBU). Participants can choose to take part in support of either charity and fundraise for the cause that matters most to them.

Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity

Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity exists to support local hospitals and help make patients’ lives better. From funding life-saving equipment and research that improves treatments and outcomes, to creating more comfortable spaces and supporting wellbeing, the charity helps enhance care for thousands of patients every year.

Through donations and fundraising, DBHC helps improve hospital environments, supports NHS staff, and makes a difference where it matters most - for patients, their loved ones, and healthcare teams. 

Friends of the Baby Unit 

Friends of the Baby Unit (FOBU) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. For five decades, the charity has supported the Derby Neonatal Unit and more recently the Burton Unit, raising vital funds to help care for premature and sick babies.

The charity helps provide specialist medical equipment, enhance clinical facilities, supply essential everyday items, and offer handcrafted gifts and wellbeing support to families. Since 1976, FOBU has raised more than £2.5 million for neonatal services at Derby and Burton hospitals, supporting the care of over 400 premature babies each year.

Through its continued dedication, FOBU makes a lasting impact on the lives of babies and their families, providing support, comfort and improved care during some of the most challenging times they may face.

How to sign up: 

To purchase tickets for this event, please click “Buy Tickets” at the top of the page and you’ll be asked to choose from one of three ticket types. 

1. Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity Firewalk Ticket

Your £20 registration fee plus your fundraising goes directly to Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity. You’ll be asked to raise or donate a minimum of £80 in support of the charity and you can take part individually or as part of a team.

2. Friends of the Baby Unit Firewalk Ticket

Your £20 registration fee plus your fundraising goes directly to Friends of the Baby Unit. You’ll be asked to raise or donate a minimum of £80 in support of the charity and you can take part individually or as part of a team.

3. Firewalk Gift Voucher (no fundraising required) 

A Firewalk Gift Voucher costs £100 and covers the participant’s full entry cost. The value of the voucher is split 50/50 between Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity and Friends of the Baby Unit, supporting both charities equally. Fundraising is not required for this ticket type but participants are welcome to raise additional funds if they wish.

For corporate or team packages, or to take part as a business group, please get in touch with Lucy Dey at lucy.dey@nhs.net.

Additional information

The event is being run by UK Firewalk, one of the UK’s leading firewalking companies. They are hugely experienced and their goal is to ensure the event is fun, challenging and above all safe. You can view their website here : UK FIREWALK – Fire walking at its best!

(Over 14’s can Fire Walk, provided they are mature enough to pay close attention to the training and safety guidelines.  Parents will be required to sign a waiver.)

All participants will receive fundraising support from their chosen charity team, and a charity t-shirt to wear when taking part.

Cancellation:

We can only offer refunds or exchanges if an event has been cancelled or rescheduled.

We do offer a 24-hour cooling off period, allowing you to request a refund within 24 hours of your booking. 

Bookings made within 14 days of the event are exempt from the cooling off period.