🔥 PTSD UK Firewalk – Step Beyond Your Limit

📅 Date: 7 March 2026

📍 Venue: Edinburgh Corn Exchange

⏳ Time: The event lasts approximately 2.5 hours, including a transformational seminar and the firewalk itself.

Face the Fire. Conquer Your Fears. Change Your Life.

Have you ever felt held back by fear? The PTSD UK Firewalk is more than just a fundraising event—it’s a transformational experience that will challenge your limits, ignite your inner strength, and empower you to step beyond what you thought was possible.

Run by the expert team at Time4Change, this incredible event takes you on an unforgettable journey—from self-doubt to unshakable confidence—as you walk barefoot across a bed of glowing embers burning at over 600°F.

But this isn’t just about firewalking. It’s about overcoming fear, stepping through self-imposed boundaries, and realising just how strong you truly are.

🔥 What Is Firewalking?

Firewalking is the act of walking barefoot over a bed of hot wooden embers—typically around 15–20ft long. There’s no trick or illusion. Just you, your belief, and the fire. The embers are prepared from a blend of pine, ash, and oak and burn down to a smooth, red-hot path. While it sounds extreme, when properly trained and supported, thousands of people safely complete firewalks every year—and many describe it as life-changing.

✨ The Power of Firewalking for PTSD UK

At PTSD UK, we know that fear can be overwhelming. Living with PTSD and C-PTSD isn’t a case of ‘mind over matter’—you can’t simply will it away. But what this firewalk shows is that our minds are incredibly powerful, and when supported with the right tools, belief, and encouragement, we can take steps forward—even when everything in us is screaming to stay put.

A firewalk is one of the most inspiring journeys you will ever undertake. No tricks. No illusions. Just you and the fire. Standing at the edge of the glowing embers, every survival instinct in your body will be screaming at you to turn back, to stay where it’s safe, to not take the risk. Sound familiar? That same primal fear often keeps us from stepping forward in life. But when you take that first step across the fire, something incredible happens. You prove to yourself that you can move forward despite fear. That the limits we place on ourselves are not as unbreakable as they seem. That fear does not have to control you. And if you can walk barefoot across fire, what else might you be capable of?

💥 What to Expect

• A 90 minute motivational seminar led by expert coaches from Time4Change, exploring the mindset, belief systems, and psychology behind firewalking

• A powerful firewalking experience on a lane of red-hot embers (around 600°F!)

•A high-energy atmosphere with music and an uplifting crowd

• Professional photographers capturing the event (note: individual firewalking shots cannot be guaranteed)

• A PTSD UK goodie bag including exclusive merch

• A commemorative ‘I Walked on Fire for PTSD UK’ medal

• An evening filled with personal breakthroughs, resilience, and support—all while raising awareness and vital funds

💙 Why Join the PTSD UK Firewalk?

🔥 Challenge yourself in a way few people ever do

🔥 Raise funds to help support people affected by PTSD and C-PTSD

🔥 Be part of a powerful, empowering experience

🔥 Prove to yourself—and others—that fear doesn’t define you

This is more than just an event—it’s a powerful statement. A declaration that fear doesn’t define us. That we can take steps forward, even when they seem impossible. And that together, we can create a future where no one faces PTSD or C-PTSD alone.

By taking part and fundraising for PTSD UK, you’ll be making a real difference to people across the UK living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Every pound you raise helps us continue our mission: to provide trusted, compassionate, and accessible resources that support, empower, and inspire those affected by PTSD and C-PTSD on their journey towards lasting recovery.

Your support also helps us raise vital awareness, reach those most at risk, influence positive change in mental health policy, and share a powerful message of hope—that Tomorrow CAN be a new day.

👟 Who Can Take Part?

The event is open to anyone aged 16 or over. Whether you’re joining for personal growth, to honour a loved one, or to support PTSD UK’s work, you’ll be part of something unforgettable.

🎟️ Ticket Options

🔹 Standard Ticket – £35

Includes seminar, firewalk, goodie bag, and medal

🔸 VIP Ticket – £75

Includes everything in the Standard Ticket plus:

• Priority firewalking slot (be among the first across the coals)

• Front-row seating for the seminar

• Professional photo of your firewalk moment

• Upgraded goodie bag with premium PTSD UK items

💰 Fundraising Commitment

All participants commit to raising a minimum of £200 in sponsorship to support PTSD UK's life-changing work where possible. Don’t worry—we’ll provide plenty of ideas and resources to help you hit your target!

💡 What Happens on the Night?

• Registration opens from around 4pm (time TBC)—you’ll check in and hand over any offline sponsorship

• The seminar begins promptly after, helping you prepare mentally and emotionally

• After the seminar, we head to the fire lane, which will have been expertly prepared and tested by the Time4Change team

• Each participant will be guided safely across the firewalk, one at a time

• After walking, we return indoors for a short debrief and celebration!

🎒 What Should I Wear?

Casual clothing is perfect—just make sure trousers can be rolled up, and socks/shoes can be removed easily. We also recommend bringing wet wipes to clean any soot on your feet afterwards.

🧠 How Is Firewalking Possible?

Despite its extreme appearance, firewalking is physically achievable when done properly. Scientifically, it's linked to the poor heat conductivity of embers and the short contact time of each step. Time4Change has a 100% safety record, and their approach ensures that anyone—regardless of background or belief system—can walk safely and confidently.

🙌 Not Ready to Walk? Come and Support!

Spectators are welcome! Come along, bring your energy, and cheer on the firewalkers. It’s an unforgettable experience even from the sidelines. 

🔐 Safety First

Your wellbeing is our top priority. The event is delivered by Time4Change, led by Cliff Mann, the UK’s most experienced firewalking instructor. Their team follows strict health and safety procedures, and you’ll be fully supported at every step.

You must confirm you agree to the event's Terms & Conditions during registration.

🧡 Your Impact

Every pound you raise helps us support people affected by PTSD and C-PTSD across the UK. From compassionate, easy-to-understand resources to raising awareness and influencing national policy—your courage helps others reclaim their futures. Because Tomorrow CAN be a new day.

🎟️ Charity Raffle — with some truly brilliant prizes

As part of the evening, we’ll be holding a special charity raffle to help raise vital funds supporting people affected by PTSD and C-PTSD — and thanks to the incredible generosity of local businesses, we already have some fantastic prizes lined up.

Whether you’re taking part in the Firewalk or coming along to support, don’t forget to grab your raffle tickets on the night — you could go home with something really special while helping make a meaningful difference.

We’re incredibly grateful to the local businesses supporting the event — please consider supporting them too.

⭐ Prizes already confirmed include:

• ✨ A box of delicious biscuits from Nairn’s
• ✨ £20 Valvona and Crolla voucher
• ✨ £40 lunch voucher at Loudons
• ✨ Sauna social session for two from Wild Scottish Sauna
• ✨ Tour and tasting for two at Holyrood Distillery
• ✨ Two tickets to visit The Royal Yacht Britannia
• ✨ Exclusive 1-hour sauna session for up to 8 people from The Wild Sauna Company (worth £110)
• ✨ Family ticket to Surgeons’ Hall Museums
• ✨ Outdoor adventure play session from Conifox Adventure Park
• ✨ Two £50 vouchers from Slaters Menswear
• ✨ Three sauna sessions for two from Scottish Seaside Saunas
• ✨ £100 voucher from Highland Experience Tours ✨ Tunnock’s treats and goodies

…and more still being added!

Raffle tickets will be available throughout the evening, and winners will be announced after the Firewalk — so make sure you’re there!

💥 Spaces are limited for the firewalk —don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary!

📧 Questions? Email us at info@ptsduk.org

🔥 If you can walk across fire, what else might be possible?