Jan Iceton

Step up for Smart Works Greater Manchester 2026

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161,386
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My target 10000 Steps

Step Up for Smart Works 2026

Smart Works is a UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for their job interview. They give women the confidence they need to unlock their potential, secure employment and transform their lives.

In the last year, 68% of clients who accessed Smart Works' support went on to secure employment. 


At Smart Works Greater Manchester Step Up for Smart Works will help support women across the north-west who are preparing for interviews and working to rebuild their confidence after periods of unemployment. Last year, we supported 1,120 unemployed women through our employment services.

Between the 1st and 10th of May, I will be Stepping Up for Smart Works. Every step helps fund confidence, clothing and coaching for women facing the greatest barriers to work. I would appreciate anything you are able to give to this important charity. 

My Achievements

Has Fundraising Page

Shared Fundraising Page

Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

£30 Raised

Reached 50% of Fundraising Target

Reached Fundraising Goal

Increased Target

3 Fitness Activities logged

100k Steps Reached

50% of Steps Target Reached

Reached Steps Goal

My Updates

Day # 5 - Bury and Bolton

Tuesday 5th May
Rufus and I were off again… 🎯 fifth day it was a “double” with Bury at lunchtime along the canal at Radcliffe then a few miles down the road to the gorgeous Moses Gate Country Park in Bolton. Thank you to Harley from Smart Works Greater Manchester for keeping me company during our walk in the beautiful countryside where you live in Bury. 

I’m doing 10 days x 10k steps x 10 GM Borough’s to raise money and awareness to support unemployed women get the skills and confidence they need to succeed in getting a job. 

Day # 3 - Trafford

Monday 4th May
Rufus and I were off again… 🎯 third day it’s Trafford with loops around Sale Water Park.

I’m doing 10 days x 10k steps x 10 GM Borough’s to raise money and awareness to support unemployed women get the skills and confidence they need to succeed in getting a job. 

Day # 2 - Manchester

Monday 4th May
Rufus and I are off again …  for the next 10 days I’m Stepping for Smart Works in support of the amazing @smartworksgm with @leveralison and Victoria Cronquist … 🎯second day it’s Manchester (yes we have loads of countryside on our doorstep) kicking off at The Didsbury dodging the Park Runners along the Mersey to Fletcher Moss then looping around again. I’m doing 10 days x 10k steps x 10 GM Borough’s to raise money and awareness to support unemployed women get the skills and confidence they need to succeed in getting a job. 

# Day 4 - Rochdale

Monday 4th May
Rufus and I walked today with colleagues @helen.spence.5015 and Cara … 7 more days of Stepping for Smart Works in support of the amazing @smartworksgm… 🎯third day in Rochdale with an 8am start to avoid the crowds and 11,411 steps. I’m doing 10 days x 10k steps x 10 GM Borough’s to raise money and awareness to support unemployed women get the skills and confidence they need to succeed in getting a job.

# Day 1 - Stockport

Friday 1st May
Rufus and I got off to a great start with 22,760 steps in the sun from East Didsbury tram stop (iykyk) to Stockport town centre and back again. Fab walk along the River Mersey with Alison and Victoria 💙

10k x 10 GM Boroughs x 10 days !

Wednesday 15th Apr
In less than 3 weeks time, naughty boy 🐾 Rufus 🐾 and I will be taking on the Step Up Challenge for Smart Works Greater Manchester. I’ve stepped or cycled for Smart Works for the past 6 years so why stop now when the women we support into work need our services more than ever. 

We have a GM map that shows where our clients came from in 2025, demonstrating the clear need to raise much more awareness of how accessible our services in some boroughs where our outreach has been limited, despite the tremendous hard work of our outreach team.

So from 1st to 10th May, we will be doing 10,000 steps a day x 10 days x 10 GM Boroughs, raising both money and awareness about Smart Works Charity :

🏃‍♀️ Friday 1st May - Stockport 
🏃‍♀️ Saturday 2nd May - Tameside 
🏃‍♀️ Sunday 3rd May - Oldham 
🏃‍♀️ Monday 4th May - Rochdale  
🏃‍♀️ Tuesday 5th May - Bury 
🏃‍♀️ Wednesday 6th May - Bolton 
🏃‍♀️ Thursday 7th May - Wigan 
🏃‍♀️ Friday 8th May - Salford 
🏃‍♀️ Saturday 9th May - Trafford 
🏃‍♀️ Sunday 10th May - Manchester 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£52.12

Jo Campos

£52.12

Jan Iceton

£50

Esther Collacchi

Go Jan (and Rufus) xxx

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Claudia Coyne

Such an amazing cause. You'll of course smash it. With love and support from your Dorset family, Alex, Claudia, Nina and Kobe x

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Olivia Davies

To mummy, I am so proud of your continued dedication to Smart Works, your legacy is truly awe inspiring. I love you Olivia x

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Alisom

Thanks for inviting me to join you and my new mate Rufus on the sunny Stockport riverside leg of your walk 🐕

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Sally Clare

You're doing a fantastic job!! Keep walking xxx

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Richard White

Well done Jan. You are a legend . Hope to catch up soon Richard

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Sue A

Go Girl xx

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Josh

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Joanne Williams

Fantastic efforts sis & Rufus! Enjoy your walking 🐾

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Helen Child

Go Jan & Rufus. May your walks be memorable

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