In 2026, 17,000 people across the UK pushed for better. Each took on 2,000 push-ups, one for every life lost to suicide worldwide each day. Together, we've helped fund real mental health support around the world.
9 million push-ups
17,000 participants
£325,000 raised for mental health
10 seconds
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help.
3.3 million
In 2025, Samaritans volunteers responded to more than 3.3 million calls for help.
1 in 5
Suicidal feelings were expressed during almost 1 in 5 calls for help where emotional support was provided.
90 mins
Every 90 minutes in the UK, someone dies by suicide.
Your support helps Samaritans keep answering those calls, day and night, so people in crisis have someone to turn to.
Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans answer a call for help. Thousands of volunteers from all walks of life are there every day and night. Listening without judgment. Whoever you are. Whatever your background, beliefs, faith or identity.
Samaritans make sure there’s always someone to listen if you’re in crisis or feeling suicidal. They unite to raise awareness of people’s experiences, create partnerships and campaign for suicide prevention. Together, they make suicide prevention a priority and reach people before it's too late. In every community, including yours.
Every hour. Every day. Every life. If you believe the power of human connection can prevent suicide, join us.
Let’s prevent suicide today. Because tomorrow’s too late.
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans answer a call for help. Thousands of volunteers from all walks of life are there every day and night. Listening without judgment. Whoever you are. Whatever your background, beliefs, faith or identity.
Samaritans make sure there’s always someone to listen if you’re in crisis or feeling suicidal. They unite to raise awareness of people’s experiences, create partnerships and campaign for suicide prevention. Together, they make suicide prevention a priority and reach people before it's too late. In every community, including yours.
Every hour. Every day. Every life. If you believe the power of human connection can prevent suicide, join us.
Let’s prevent suicide today. Because tomorrow’s too late.
£34 MILLION+
raised for mental health, globally1 MILLION+
participants globally
The Push-Up Challenge started in 2017 in Perth, Australia, with four friends, some push-ups and a desire to get fit. That small idea has grown into a global movement, inspiring people to get fit, connect, and support mental health.
Globally The Push-Up Challenge has now raised over £34 million for mental health and helped more than 1 million participants improve their physical and mental fitness. Now it’s your turn to unite in the push for better and raise much-needed funds for mental health.
In 2026, we launched in the UK and New Zealand, uniting more communities across the world to push for better mental health.
We've come a long way - from four friends to a community of over 1 million. Together, we’re making a difference.
Globally The Push-Up Challenge has now raised over £34 million for mental health and helped more than 1 million participants improve their physical and mental fitness. Now it’s your turn to unite in the push for better and raise much-needed funds for mental health.
In 2026, we launched in the UK and New Zealand, uniting more communities across the world to push for better mental health.
We've come a long way - from four friends to a community of over 1 million. Together, we’re making a difference.
2,000 push-ups in 24 days, from 3 to 26 February 2027. Help us push for better and raise much-needed funds for mental health.
