There is no "them and us" – join the Together march

We all know that sometimes going on a march can feel a little daunting, but don’t worry, we’ve got you. I thought it would be a good idea to let you know what marches are like, how you’re making a difference, how much fun they can be, and how you can stay safe.

How do I get there?

The Together Alliance have hundreds of coaches from all over the country – from as far as Scotland and Cornwall to Nottingham and Essex. There are even a few spots left on discounted train tickets. The Together Alliance website has all the info you might need.

What's the vibe?

Marches can be fun as well as getting a serious message across – there are bands and musicians, families marching together, sometimes even the odd dog too. Generally, it’s a lovely crowd of people all standing up for what they believe in. Moments like this restore your faith in humanity.

What will happen on the day?

The Together Alliance are expecting this march to be a big one! Below you can find where the march starts, and where you can join other Oxfam supporters at the start. There are lots of different organisations coming to this march so the ‘What 3 words’ location will help you find us. We will be marching in the NGOs, Charities and Climate bloc.

If you do miss us, don’t worry, anyone can join the march at any point.

A march of this size can last a long time. You will be on your feet either standing or walking, if this is too much, then why not bring along a foldable stool or seat to help take that break you need?

It can get busy, really busy – so if it’s all getting overwhelming and you feel like the crowd is getting tight, there will be stewards along the route you can talk to and find some timeout.

I'm going to bring one of those shopping trolleys with a seat as I always get super tired and my back hurts.

Why not pre-arrange a meeting point or a quiet space away from the march, where you and your friends agree to meet if you get split up. Or just decide to meet up afterwards – it's always good to have an exit plan.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
• Water and snacks (definitely snacks, London is expensive).
• Signs, banners, placards – we will have a limited number if you can’t bring your own.
• Friends and family – everyone is welcome.
• It will be noisy: consider ear defenders or ear plugs.
• A charged phone for safety and communication.
• A power bank for your phone (don’t forget the cable) if you need it.

The location for the start of the march is on Park Lane. Oxfam will be in the NGOs, Charities and Climate bloc. All the details for the different blocs are on the Together Alliance website.

• Date: Saturday 28th March 2026
• March start location: Park Lane
• Oxfam meeting point: Climate Bloc – Position 16
• What3Words location: ///falls.drips.flips
• Meeting Time: 12pm
• Marching Time: 1pm
• Finishing: Whitehall

Choose your placard message

• Make it personal, what matters to you?
• Remember, we’re there to let people know we choose love not hate.

Find something to draw on

• Cardboard, a canvas, anything flat you can paint or write on, and ultimately hold up. Nothing too heavy, you’ll be carrying it all day!

Add your message

• Be as creative as you can, single messages work really well, but don’t let that hold you back from decorating your placard to make this a peaceful protest!

Share anywhere or everywhere

• Hold your placard high, take photos in famous places, share them with your friends and family and don’t forget the hashtag #together.

Staying safe is a key personal responsibility. This is a peaceful march and family friendly, but sometimes things go sour when external actors decide they want to disrupt things.

So, our advice is if you see something, say something. There will be stewards and police ensuring the march is safe for everyone and will be there to help you if something goes wrong.

If there seems to be something happening that you don’t like the look of, walk away. If you’re not feeling comfortable or safe, you can leave at any time. Taking a charged phone is important if you get lost or need any help, so bring a power bank too if you can.

We expect this to be a peaceful march where we get our message across.

We are stronger and bigger when we come together – there is no ‘them and us’ only us.