Supported Charities
Total raised and paid out to charities so far;
£6101.41 as of June 2023
June 2023
MS Society – Feeling The Heat 85K
A community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, volunteers and fundraisers driving research into more – and better – treatments. For everyone.
May 2023
Go Live Theatre Projects – On Your Marks 25K
Go Live Theatre Projects is a charity that uses the power of theatre to create inspiring experiences and unlock possibilities for young people.
April 2023
CF Warriors – Inner Warrior Marathon
Our mission is to raise awareness of the importance of sport & exercise to every member of the CF community
March 2023
Bumblebee Conservation Trust – Bee Happy 75K
Our mission is to increase the number and distribution of bumblebees.
February 2023
Bliss – City of Love 14 Miles
Bliss support parents and families of premature or sick babies.
January 2023
Refuge – 20.23 Challenge
Refuge is a United Kingdom charity providing specialist support for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
December 2022
The Forest Foodbank – Ho Ho Ho 25K
We provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
November 2022
Combat Stress – Run To Remember 11 Miles
Combat Stress provides a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems.
October 2022
Buglife – Scuttle & Run 20K
Buglife is the only organisation in Europe devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates. We’re actively working to save our rarest little animals, everything from bees to beetles, worms to woodlice and jumping spiders to jellyfish.
September 2022
Blood Cancer UK – Pharaoh 50K
We’re a community dedicated to beating blood cancer by funding research and supporting those affected. Since 1960, we’ve invested over £500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives.
August 2022
FareShare – Will Run For Cake Half Marathon
FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors. We take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 9,500 frontline charities and community groups.
July 2022
Dreams Come True – Dare To Dream 25K
Dreams Come True is a national Children’s Charity who exists to deliver dreams to children who have it tough.
June 2022
The Brain Tumour Charity – We Love The 80’s
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity, moving further, faster to help everyone affected by a brain tumour or brain cancer.
May 2022
Disasters Emergency Committee – Inner Peace 10K
DEC charities and their local partners are in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries providing food, water, shelter and medical assistance.
April 2022
Family Holiday Charity – Paradise Falls Marathon
We help families get time away together, often for the first time ever. Once we find out what each family needs, we take care of all the details. That way families can take care of the most important thing – each other. Time spent together, even a day’s holiday helps build relationships, confidence and hope for the future.
March 2022
Cheetah Conservation Fund UK – Born To Run 100K
Cheetah Conservation Fund UK work to create awareness about the declining cheetah population, celebrate the cheetah as a species, and raise funds that are sent directly to the CCF Headquarters in Namibia to support their crucial conservation work.
February 2022
Prostate Cancer UK – Today, Tomorrow, Always 28K
We want a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer. We unite the brightest minds in science and healthcare and the most passionate and caring people to help men live long and live well.
December 2021
The Forest Foodbank – Christmas Countdown 24 Miles
We provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
November 2021
The Veterans Charity – For The Fallen 11K
We provide fast, direct support to Veterans facing hardship and distress. We supply essential items including food shopping, clothing, household items like kitchenware and single appliances, utilities support and even smartphones and tablets to aid vital communication.
October 2021
Scout Association – Out Of This World 50K
Every week we give almost half a million 4-25 year olds the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.
September 2021
Remember My Baby – Capture The Moment Marathon
‘Remember My Baby’ (RMB) is a UK based registered charity which offers a gift of baby remembrance photography to UK parents experiencing the loss of their baby before, during or shortly after birth.
August 2021
Literacy Pirates – Pieces of Eight Miles
We work with children aged 9-12 whose teachers think they would benefit from extra help. Our Young Pirates join us after-school, every week. We run sessions in fantastical spaces in Hackney, Haringey and digitally online.
July 2021
Butterfly Conservation – Spread Your Wings 13.1 Miles
Butterflies and moths are a vital part of our wildlife heritage and are valuable as sensitive indicators of the health of our environment. To achieve the aims of the charity, we have to dramatically increase our capacity and influence over the next few years. Our work will benefit other wildlife and the ecosystems upon which all life depends.
June 2021
English Heritage – Summer Solstice 21 Miles
English Heritage cares for over 400 historic monuments, buildings and places – from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of an empire to a Cold War bunker.
May 2021
Sealife Trust – Shell Yeah! 10K
Working globally to protect the world’s oceans and the amazing marine life that lives within them. Our vision is of a world where our oceans are healthy, properly protected and full of diverse life.
April 2021
Earth Day Charity – Time To Change 30K
The time is now to create a generation of citizens, workers, students, and leaders ready for climate change. We need public understanding of how to stop climate change and environmental harm.
March 2021
Red Panda Network – Pandamonium 100K
Local communities are key to red panda conservation. We work with the people who live among red pandas to secure sustainable livelihoods and live harmoniously with local wildlife.
February 2021
Heart Heroes – Love You To The Moon & Back 28 Miles.
Heart Heroes work with children and their families living with heart conditions. We aim to provide services for these children, to help them meet others who are in similar situations and allow their family to talk to other families going through related experiences.
January 2021
Samaritans – Challenge of The Seasons
Every day, we respond to around 10,000 calls for help. No judgement. No pressure. We’re here for anyone who needs someone.
December 2020
The Forest Foodbank – Dasher Through The Snow 9 Miles
We provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
November 2020
ABF The Soldiers Charity – Honouring Our Heroes 11.11K
We are the Army’s national charity, giving a lifetime of support to serving soldiers, former soldiers and their immediate families when they are in need.
October 2020
UK Astronomy – Hunter Moon 31K
UK Astronomy is a registered charity whose ethos is to educate, inspire and excite others by sharing our knowledge and passion for space. We do this by offering astronomy outreach and public engagement for anyone who thinks space is awesome and wants to find out how vast and magnificent it all is.
September 2020
The Owls Trust – Time To Hunt 11 Miles
We provide rescue and rehabilitation to injured birds of prey. Then, we nurse the wild birds back to health and, when they are ready, we release them back into a suitable habitat. Often, we are asked to step in to rescue “pet” owls. These birds are frequently distressed and in poor condition. When we can we give them a permanent home with us where they can regain a good quality of life in more spacious and appropriate surroundings suitable to their species.
August 2020
Greenfingers Charity – Summer Bloom 40K
We are a national charity dedicated to supporting children who spend time in hospices around the UK. Our aim is to create inspiring gardens for them and their families to relax in and benefit from. We create beautiful, well-designed outdoor spaces for children to enjoy with their family, friends and siblings, whether through play and fun, or therapeutic rest and relaxation.
July 2020
The Ambulance Staff Charity – Run of The Gods 10K
At The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC), we provide a range of services to support the mental health, physical rehabilitation, and financial wellbeing of the UK’s ambulance staff, their family members, students, and ambulance service volunteers.
June 2020
NHS Charities Together – Paradise Run 50K
We are the national independent charity caring for the NHS and we’re here for everyone who loves the NHS. Together with a network of over 230 NHS charities across the UK, we provide the extra support needed to care for NHS staff, patients and communities.
May 2020
LionAid – Run With Pride 10K
LionAid are the UK charity working globally to save lions and end the decline of wild lion populations. We carry out world leading research into lion conservation and engage directly with politicians and decision makers in the UK, Europe, Africa and Internationally.
April 2020
Earth Day Charity – Run The World 36.6K
The time is now to create a generation of citizens, workers, students, and leaders ready for climate change. We need public understanding of how to stop climate change and environmental harm.
March 2020
The Fire Fighters Charity – The Time Is Now 75K
We exist to support the mental, physical and social needs of all serving and retired members of the UK’s fire family.
February 2020
Love, Hope, Strength – Two Hearts, One Love 14K
Love Hope Strength Foundation as a charity promotes innovative, music related, outreach and awareness programmes for leukemia and cancer sufferers, survivors and their families.
January 2020
Diabetes UK – The 20.20 Challenge
Whether you’re looking for diabetes information, or just someone to talk to – we are here to help you. Our incredible supporters help us to provide our helpline, local support groups, Type 1 events, advocacy service, online learning zone, and even insurance – to name just a few.
December 2019
The Forest Foodbank – Dreaming Of A White Christmas 25 Miles
We provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
November 2019
Help For Heroes – We Will Remember Them 11 Miles
We provide lifelong support to Service Personnel and Military Veterans with injuries, illnesses and wounds sustained while serving in the British Armed Forces.
October 2019
NSPCC – PB Jeebies 20K
Every day of the year, 24 hours a day, our counsellors are listening and giving children and young people the support they need. On the phone, online, anytime. It’s the only service of its kind in the UK.
September 2019
Fairtrade Foundation – Will Run For Chocolate 17.2km
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.
August 2019
Marine Conservation Society – Ride The Waves 35 Challenge
The MCS are working to ensure sustainable use of the seas by minimising harm when we harvest resources, for example through fishing. MCS are also working to prevent and clean up marine litter and pollution, and minimise damage from development and climate change.
July 2019
Dementia UK – The Running Bible Virtual Marathon
Dementia UK provide specialist dementia support for families through their Admiral Nurse service. They also runs a national helpline and email service for families and professional carers, people with dementia and those worried about their memory.
June 2019
Great Oaks Dean Forest Hospice – Forestry England Couch 2 10K
We offer a range of services for adults with a life limiting illness. Families and carers are included in our support and care. All our care is free of charge and provided by experienced staff and aided by trained volunteers. We need £600,000 each year to fund our services, the NHS contributes a small percentage and the rest is generated through our shops, fundraising events, grants, donations and legacies.
June 2019
Tusk – Running Wild 10K
Tusk’s mission is to amplify the impact of progressive conservation initiatives across Africa. We also build long lasting relationships with our donors and seek to invest in long-term solutions because sustainable conservation needs sustained funding.
May 2019
Mind – Written in The Stars 20 Miles
We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
April 2019
Save The Children – Equilibrium 30K Dual Sports Challenge
We work alongside children, supporters and partners, including trusts, institutions, companies and celebrities, to build a better world – because together we can do so much more than acting alone.
March 2019
Woodland Trust – Tree of Life 50K
We protect and campaign on behalf of this country’s woods, plant trees, and restore ancient woodland for the benefit of wildlife and people. Our vision is a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife.
February 2019
Enhance The UK – Unlock Your Passion 14 Miles
Enhance The UK is a charity run by disabled people. We want to change the way people view disability and for disabled people to be active and equal members of society. We do this by supporting businesses to be more inclusive by providing disability awareness training, as well as offering a number of other services and resources.
January 2019
Headway – The Running Bible Half Marathon
Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support and information services. The charity also lobbies for better support and resources to be made available to people affected by brain injury and works to raise awareness of brain injury and the devastating effects it can have.
January 2019
Shelter – Light Up The World 20.19K
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.
December 2018
Forest Foodbank – 12 Miles of Christmas
We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
November 2018
SSAFA – Lest We Forget 10K
SSAFA exist to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst the Armed Forces, veterans and their families in order to support their independence and dignity.
October 2018
The Running Charity – Record Breaker
We believe that running builds resilience, confidence and self-esteem and use this to improve the lives of 16-25 year-olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We know that running builds the fitness and goal-setting mentality that are key tools to help these young people to build healthy, sustainable futures. And develop and deliver personalised programmes to support some of the most vulnerable young people in London and Manchester.
September 2018
WWF – Autumn Constellation Half Marathon
WWF is the world’s leading independent conservation organisation. Our mission is to create a world where people and wildlife can thrive together.
August 2018
Winstons Wish – Summer Smash 5K
Winstons Wish support children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling.
July 2018
UK Deaf Sport – 50K’s of Summer
The UK Deaf Sport is a federation of many deaf sports organisations built around a UK wide organisation, united by a commitment to support the cause of deaf people through sport.
June 2018
Midlands Air Ambulance – Summer Beat 10k
The charity is responsible for funding and operating three air ambulances serving the communities of six Midlands counties: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands. This constitutes the largest air ambulance operating region in the UK. The charity also provides secondary cover to the surrounding areas, such as Warwickshire and mid Wales.
May 2018
uCancer Research UK – Runners High 10k
The charity fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. They also provide cancer information to the public.
April 2018
Bone Cancer Research Trust – Chocolathon 26.2 Miles
A charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer and are uniquely placed to make a difference through research. Their ambition is for a future where primary bone cancer is cured.
March 2018
Warrington and Halton Hospital Charity – Gods Of Spring 100k
The charity raises funds to provide additional comforts, care or experiences for the direct benefit of patients and their families beyond that which the NHS provides.
March 2018
Get Kids Going – Time To Run 10k
A charity supporting British disability sport.
February 2018
The charity’s mission is to win the fight against cardiovascular disease and their vision is a world in which people do not die prematurely or suffer from disease.
January 2018
The charity is unique in its efforts to not only help find a cure for Brain Cancer but also in helping children and their families who are affected by any Cancer, and the people who support them.
December 2017
Stechford Food Bank – Christmas Break 10k
Helping local people in crisis.
November 2017
Various (You choose) – Run For Peace
This event was a you choose your charity, we donated to Cancer Research UK, Breast Cancer Now, RSPCA, Alzheimer’s charity, Animal Aid, Barnado’s, Birmingham Childrens Hospital, CALM,Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, MND ,OXFAM, Prince of Wales Hospice, Retreat Animal Rescue, Royal British Legion, Brighter Futures, Target Ovarian Cancer, Teckles Animal Sanctuaries.
October 2017
Sue Ryder Hospice – Trick or Treat 5k
Help provide incredible hospice and neurological care for people facing a frightening, life-changing diagnosis. It’s not just expert medical care we provide. It’s the emotional support and practical things they take care of too. They do whatever they can to be a safety net for their patients and their loved ones.
September 2017
Cherished – Autumn Routes 75k
The charities aim is for girls to grow in confidence, self-esteem and character, providing a foundation to make positive lifestyle choices and fulfil their true potential.
August 2017
Samuel’s Charity – Summer Snap 10k
Help provide children in hospital with respite at a time when they really need it.
July 2017
Kicks Count – Navig8 Miles
The charity aims to empower mums to be with knowledge and confidence throughout their pregnancy.
June 2017
Josie’s Dragonfly Trust – Hit The Target 50k
Supporting young cancer patients with very limited time helping families and young couples create precious and lasting memories together..
Y.E.S (Young Epilepsy Staffordshire) – Capture Your Dreams 5 Miles
Supporting a better future for young lives with epilepsy and associated conditions.
May 2017
Born Free Foundation – Beyond The Bars 10k
Seeking a better, more compassionate future for animals in captivity.
April 2017
Dreams Come True – Easter Hunt 5k
Bringing joy to children and young people with serious and life-limiting conditions.
March 2017
The Sandcastle Trust – Spring Forward 10k
A newly formed, UK charity that aims to enhance the family life of those affected by Rare Genetic Conditions.
February 2017
West End Impact – Burning Love 5 Miles
A charity managed by Morecambe Community Church and other Christians in Morecambe. The aim of the charity is to help people bring hope and change lives by reacting to crisis and rebuilding lives.
January 2017
The Veterans Charity – Winter Warm Up 10k
The charity was founded in March 2008 to support UK Veterans of all generations. They provide fast, direct support to Veterans facing hardship and distress. They supply essential items including food shopping, clothing, household goods like kitchenware and appliances as well as furniture and even mobile phones to aid vital communication.
December 2016
The Food Bank – Pudding Plod 5k
The Forest Food Bank provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. Virtual Running Events have teamed up with this wonderful local charity to ensure that people don’t go hungry over this festive period.
November 2016
The Royal British Legion – Remembrance Sunday 5k
The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, veterans, and their families. Virtual Running Events were delighted to work alongside our local Herefordshire branch to raise money in support of The Royal British Legion.