Charities
Entries for charity places in the 2019 Brighton Marathon are now available.
Running for a charity gives you additional motivation. It increases your focus on those long winter nights and when the training gets tough it makes completing your Marathon even more rewarding. Every charity will offer you incentives to help you reach your fundraising goals, as well as invaluable support and advice in the lead up to, and on your big day.
Please find a list of our 2019 participating charities and search function below.
Local Charity Partners
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No. 281362St Catherine's Hospice provides expert care to terminally ill people when life comes full circle. With your support, we’re determined that no-one in West Sussex and East Surrey will face death and dying alone. -
No. 1061001At St Johns school and college we support our young people with complex learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions, to achieve the possible and to live life to the full.
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No. 219830We're Mind, the mental health charity. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. Help change lives, join Team Mind today. -
No. 216401We're the leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK. We help children who’ve been abused to rebuild their lives, protect those at risk, and find the best ways of prevention. Together we can rebuild children's lives and prevent abuse from ruining any more. Join #TeamNSPCC today -
No. 296645Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won’t win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer’s Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia; providing information and support, improving care, funding research and creating change. -
No. 1089464Show cancer what you’re made of. Your place in team Cancer Research UK is right here waiting for you. We're the only charity fighting all 200 cancers. Every step you'll take, helps the fight to beat cancer sooner. Join our team and make your marathon a day to remember. -
No. 1005541One man dies from prostate cancer every 45 minutes in the UK. Help us stop prostate cancer being a killer.
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No. 261017Run with Team Macmillan in Brighton Marathon 2018 and help ensure absolutely no one faces cancer alone. We guarantee you’ll have the run of a lifetime with dedicated support all the way, including fundraising & training packs, free running vest, loudest cheers on course and a free post-race massage! -
No. 256789Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for Sussex. Since 2003 we have been caring for children with life-shortening illnesses, providing care at the hospice and in the home. Make your marathon count and join our birthday team to help us celebrate 15 years of children’s hospice care in Sussex. -
No. 1062559Cancer kills more young people in the UK than any other disease. For every young person we support, there's another we can't. Run with us so that together, we can reach more young people with cancer. We’ll support you with expert training and fundraising advice, and lots of support on the day. -
No. 1060508Tommy’s fund research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth and provide pregnancy health information. We believe it’s unacceptable that one in four women lose a baby during pregnancy and birth -
No. 225971Join the British Heart Foundation team. Run for Research. For a cures. For treatments. For saving lives. Become a Heart Runner. Power life-saving research.
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No. 207994Help people living with a terminal illness. Run Brighton Marathon with Team Marie Curie. Every step you run will help people make the most of the time they have left. -
No. 295672Make-A-Wish® UK grants magical wishes to enrich the lives of critically ill children. Join The Wish Hero team today and transform the lives of critically ill children. For more information contact the Events Team at runs@makeawish.org.uk or on 01276 405 089. -
No. 258197We're the Parkinson's charity that drives better care, treatments and quality of life. Because we're here, no one has to face Parkinson's alone. -
No. 1107328When cancer strikes young lives CLIC Sargent helps families limit the damage cancer causes beyond their health. We provide specialist support, to help and guide each young cancer patient and their family. -
No. 1139257Run for the MS Society and every step you take will bring us closer to stopping MS. To get in touch with the Events Team please email running@mssociety.org.uk or call 0300 500 8084. -
No. 1160024Seriously ill children across the UK come to Great Ormond Street Hospital every day, and every day is a chance for you to make a difference. Join us in 2019. -
No. 1081247There's more to WWF than pandas. We’re known for pioneering work to save and protect iconic wildlife, but that's only part of the story. Our ultimate goal is people living in harmony with nature. We spend a lot of time working with communities, politicians and businesses. Be part of Team Panda! -
No. 1017658Breast Cancer Care is there to help people through one of the biggest challenges they will ever face – breast cancer. They help people live life with breast cancer and beyond. -
No. 291646Every hour, someone in the UK loses their sight. Every step counts. Every penny counts. Make it count for Guide Dogs at the 2019 Brighton Marathon. -
No. 1077085Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity. As research experts, we fund world-class pioneering scientists to find preventions, treatments and a cure for dementia.
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No. 1146420Don’t Run Alone. Join our Fundraising Army. Together for The Soldiers’ Charity! -
No. 326730Join Team Breathe today, and help the British Lung Foundation give hope, help and a voice to over 12 million people affected by lung conditions in the UK! -
No. 1039404Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse service. When things get challenging or difficult for people with dementia and their families, Admiral Nurses work alongside them, giving the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions. -
No. 206002We are the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For almost a century, we’ve helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD. -
No. 206394Battersea aim never to turn away a dog or cat, caring for them no matter how long it takes. We are determined to create lasting change for animals in society. -
No. 1119105Bowel & Cancer Research looks forward to a day when no one will die of bowel cancer or have to live with chronic bowel disease. -
No. 203644As the leading cat welfare charity we have thousands of cats in our care at any one time. Every cat is given a health check, blood test, and inoculations, micro-chipping and neutering where necessary, which costs us an average £150 per cat. This vital care is only possible due to cat lovers like you -
No. 1122071Everyday a baby is born who will develop mitochondrial disease by the age of 16. The Lily Foundation is the UK’s leading charity, funding research into its prevention, supporting families and raising vital awareness. Join team Lily and together we will fight mito! -
No. 206186Epilepsy Society is the UKs leading medical epilepsy charity. Our vision is to make possible a future where epilepsy will be treated effectively, cured and potentially prevented. -
No. 215199We are Diabetes UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Diabetes affects more people than any other serious health condition in the UK. -
No. 211015We are the UK’s leading charity dedicated to conquering stroke. With over 1.2 million stroke survivors in the UK, your support will change their lives by funding vital services and lifesaving research into treatment and prevention. -
No. 1137689Pancreatic Cancer Action is a national charity that aims to improve the 5% survival rate of pancreatic cancer by improving early diagnosis through awareness campaigns, funding research and providing patient information -
No. 5658041Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we’re taking it on. We are supporting those affected by the disease, investing in ground breaking research, lobbying for greater recognition of pancreatic cancer and being a voice for everyone involved in the fight. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. -
No. 1160558We’ve got an incredible opportunity to stop breast cancer and save lives. And it starts right now – with each of us. Join #TeamNow for Brighton Marathon, and help us fund live-saving breast cancer research. -
No. 3585123We enable families who have a child with a life-threatening illness to make the most of time together; providing expert practical and emotional support, where they need it, for as long as it is needed. -
No. 1138116APS Support UK helps people affected by antiphospholipid syndrome (APS): a life-threatening autoimmune condition that can cause strokes, heart attacks, DVTs, recurrent miscarriage and stillbirth. -
No. 294354The MND Association improves care and support for people with motor neurone disease, their families and carers and fund vital research that will bring us closer to a cure. -
No. 283686Our mission is reaching out to transform end of life care for the people of East Sussex from Eastbourne to Uckfield and all points in between. -
No. 1125038Ovarian cancer can be devastating. 11 women die every day and ovarian cancer faces chronic underfunding compared to other cancers. Join Team Target to raise awareness, fund research and save lives. -
No. 1155322Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, yet has been one of the least researched. We’re determined to change this. Research is the key and we’re dedicated solely to funding pioneering research to give patients a better chance.
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No. 281362St Catherine's Hospice provides expert care to terminally ill people when life comes full circle. With your support, we’re determined that no-one in West Sussex and East Surrey will face death and dying alone.
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No. 1061001At St Johns school and college we support our young people with complex learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions, to achieve the possible and to live life to the full.
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No. 1103667The Gurkha Welfare Trust is the leading Gurkha charity. We provide financial, medical and community aid to relieve poverty and distress among retired Gurkha soldiers, their families and communities in Nepal. -
No. 1090133Run 4 Cancer is a cancer respite charity with a sporting focus, providing relief from the difficulties of living with cancer. Our respite gives families the chance to spend quality time together whilst providing valuable memories. -
No. 1076995Speak Out is a local charity helping adults with learning disabilities to speak up and be heard about the things that matter to them. We believe that people with learning disabilities have the same rights, choices and control over their lives as everyone else. -
No. 1053584Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity funds innovative treatment and research. Vital to patients’ lives and wellbeing, our projects make these specialist heart and lung hospitals not only excellent but extraordinary. -
No. 1120163The Maypole Project provides a lifeline of support to children with complex medical needs and their families. We provide emotional well-being to the whole family from diagnosis (including ante-natal) through treatment and beyond. Our support is free, ongoing and flexible. -
No. 1147195The Sussex Cancer Fund works with the NHS to create new and improved facilities providing the best possible cancer care for Sussex. -
No. 1118277Our overall goal is a world where animals can live freely without pain and suffering in their natural habitat and in harmony with humans. This involves rescuing and rehabilitating suffering animals as well as protecting habitats and working to find long term solutions. -
No. 1021367As an independent charity - funded almost entirely by public donations - the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance can deliver exceptional care to people that need it the most. -
No. 1088475Supports hospice and respite care in countries which have little or no provision for adults and children with terminal or life- limiting illness. -
No. 1134859The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is the only patient-led organisation in the UK providing specialist support for all those living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis (JIA). -
Our mission is to end educational inequality. Our work involves partnerships with schools, businesses and communities who share our vision that no child's success should be limited by their background. -
No. 1039651Demelza provides specialist care and emotional support for children with terminal condition and their loved ones. -
No. 1046047The Change Foundation uses the power of sport and dance to transform the lives of marginalised young people in London, the UK and across the world. -
No. 1173755Help us protect children's hearts! We raise awareness of Kawasaki Disease – #1 cause of acquired heart disease in UK children. Run for Societi - help prevent lifetime heart damage in children. -
No. 1146777Join Team CTS and help ensure no young person in Brighton is sleeping out on the streets. We provide facilities and individualised support helping young people break away from homelessness. -
No. 1095197The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money solely to support The Royal Marsden, a world-leading cancer centre. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the best care and develop life-saving treatments. -
No. 1171274The Norrie Disease Foundation provides support to families in the UK affected by Norrie disease, a rare genetic condition causing boys to be born blind and develop progressive hearing loss. -
No. 802047We provide families with a free 'home away from home' while their child is undergoing treatment in hospitals across the UK; enabling families to maintain a degree of normal life. -
No. 292787SMART is a charity that promotes mental health through purposeful activity. People build skills and confidence in our work and training projects and friends at our social and drop-in activities. -
No. 1158046FBB is a charity that uses football as a catalyst for creating change in the attitude, performance and aspirations of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, through delivering our football-themed curriculum. -
No. 293968We are Pilgrims, east Kent’s largest hospice charity. We help people facing incurable illness to live well in every moment. We have proudly provided skilled and compassionate care, completely free of charge, to patients and families across east Kent for over thirty years. -
No. 1051736Heads On is the official charity for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, funding patient and family support, pioneering research, special projects and transforming our mental health hospitals into welcoming environments. -
No. 219432We’re there for people when they need us, which could be any time of day or night. -
No. 1114634For 10 years, brainstrust has been supporting brain tumour patients, their families and carers. Our aim is to ensure everyone diagnosed access the help they need. We'll help them understand and take control so they can secure the best possible outcome for their situation. -
No. 1046060The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) are the drowning prevention charity. We work with organisations across the UK and Ireland to deliver water safety and drowning prevention education, with the aim of reducing the amount of drowning deaths. -
No. 1101441Run for Refugees with Children on the Edge and bring hope, life, colour and fun to forgotten children. We support displaced or refugee children in Bangladesh, Myanmar and Lebanon. -
No. 1078094Amaze supports families with disabled children and young people in Sussex. We work with them to tackle challenges such as poverty, social isolation and physical and mental ill health by providing high quality information, advice and support. -
No. 1116203Supporting children and young people with severe disabilities and complex needs to play and have fun, Extratime’s clubs and schemes support isolated children to make friends and try new things. -
No. 1051681Amnesty International UK works to protect women, men and children wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. We defend human rights whenever and wherever they are under threat. -
No. 313757VSO’s high impact approach to international development transforms and saves lives. By placing skilled volunteers with carefully selected partners, to work on education, health and livelihoods projects, positive and sustainable change is made. -
No. 1117148We work to make life better for people with Crohn’s and Colitis, and lead the mission to find a cure. Join us in the fight. -
No. 1160316Evelina London Children’s Hospital treats 50,000 children each year providing world-class treatment and care. It is the UK’s leading hospital for kidney transplant, paediatric heart services, and metabolic conditions. Donations improve the care of sick children, by providing life-saving research. -
No. 1165494Team Domenica removes barriers to work for people with learning disabilities. In doing so, we help young adults to discover their career potential, to live happy fulfilled lives, and to feel included within the local community. -
No. 216032Run with Team Bloodwise and be part of the team that changes the world for people with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood disorders. -
No. 1018759Rockinghorse has been supporting sick children in Sussex for over 50 years. It is the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and proud supporter of the Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton. -
No. 7086155Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire who are living with a life-limiting illness. As an independent hospice we need to secure £7.45 million every year in order to deliver our services free of charge to patients and their loved ones. -
No. 1046826At Isabel Hospice we provide palliative care which aims to improve the quality of life for people who are living with any life-limiting illness in eastern Hertfordshire. We care for people at home, as well as at our In-Patient Unit. -
No. 219099All our RSPCA Team Animal Brighton Marathon runners benefit from: • An RSPCA branded running vest • Iron on vest letters • Running fundraising pack • Goodies for your friends and family cheering you on. • Facebook group to talk to other RSPCA runners before the race day and share your experiences. -
No. 1000739World Cancer Research Fund is the UK’s leading cancer prevention charity. We fund global research into the links between diet, weight, physical activity and cancer. Our work empowers people to take action to lead healthier, happier, cancer-free lives. -
No. 1075837Chailey Heritage Foundation is a pioneering charity providing education, care and transition services for children and young people with complex physical disabilities and health needs. Join the team today! -
No. 1121561Ellenor offers care and support to families facing terminal illness. We are the only charity in Kent that provides hospice care for all ages – babies, children and adults - and their families. -
No. 1110621Founded in 2006, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is an award-winning charity dedicated to preventing male suicide. CALM’s free, confidential, and anonymous helpline & webchat are open every day, 5pm-midnight. For more info, visit thecalmzone.net. -
No. 1103836Best known for the rescue, hand-rearing and reintegration of orphaned elephants, we work to protect threatened wildlife and habitats in Kenya. Join #TeamDSWT and run for elephants lives now! -
No. 1117303Each October Dreamflight takes a plane full of amazing children, with a serious illness or disability, for their holiday of a lifetime to Florida. -
No. 207711Arthritis Research UK invests in breakthrough treatments, the best information and vital support for everyone affected by arthritis. -
No. 1010518Run for Become and help to transform the future of young person in care. With your help we can offer life-changing information, advice and coaching to more care-experienced young people. -
No. 801382The Kent MS Therapy Centre supports people with Multiple Sclerosis by providing a range of non-invasive therapies which help to relieve the symptoms of MS and improve quality of life. -
No. 288527Terrence Higgins Trust is the leading UK charity dedicated to supporting people living with and affected by HIV. Join our team to help stop HIV in its tracks. -
No. 234343Join our team and help more people get the support they need to beat the challenges of life with epilepsy. Tel: 0113 210 8824 epilepsy.org.uk -
No. 1078201The Connection at St Martin’s is a homelessness charity in central London. We provide immediate relief from homelessness around the clock and long-term support leading to housing, work and independence. -
No. 1162649We use cricket to deliver accessible and enjoyable opportunities that grow the sport, tackle inequalities, improve health and wellbeing and enable people to fulfil their potential. -
No. 1079049Join Team CF and help us fight for a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis! We fund cutting-edge research, drive up standards of care and support families living with cystic fibrosis. -
No. 1108298Thames Hospice provide expert nursing and medical care, with emotional and practical support for adults who have illnesses from which they are not expected to recover. -
No. 1133542jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to women affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities. Our Vision is a future where cervical cancer is eradicated. -
No. 1092857The Treloar Trust provides education, care, therapy, medical support and independence training to young people with physical disabilities from all over the UK and overseas. -
No. 1002973Run for Bliss, the UK’s leading charity for the 95, 000 babies born needing neonatal care every year. -
No. 1050291The Bridge Trust is a small charity in Kent which provides good quality accommodation with support for the homeless. To date they have provided a home to over 700 people. -
No. 1111504Our vision is of a world in which all women and their babies can access safe and appropriate childbirth regardless of where they live. -
No. 1056114St Peter & St James Hospice, based in Sussex, provides expert and compassionate hospice care to people living with life-limiting illness, their families and friends. -
No. 1171195We fund extra medical equipment, research, facilities, and more at St George’s and Queen Mary’s Hospitals in London. Join the team to transform the lives of thousands of patients every year. -
No. 1044296Haven House has supported over 900 families, looking after children and young people aged from birth to 19 years old who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions within our local community. -
No. 1150054The Brain Tumour Charity fund pioneering research to increase survival, raise awareness of the symptoms and effects of brain tumours and provide support for everyone affected to improve quality of life. -
No. 802364We work to stop asthma attacks and, ultimately, cure asthma by funding world leading research and scientists, campaigning for change and supporting people with asthma to reduce their risk of a potentially life threatening asthma attack. -
No. 228089Since 1921, Help Musicians UK have helped thousands of musicians establish themselves in the music business, get through a serious crisis, cope with long term difficulties and enjoy retirement. For many it’s a lifeline. -
No. 1084729World Child Cancer improves the diagnosis, treatment and support of children with cancer in the developing world and their families. -
No. 295716JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity, funds world-class research to treat, prevent and one day, cure this condition. -
No. 1020192Grace Eyre works throughout the South East to support people with learning disabilities to transform their lives and achieve their dreams and wishes. -
No. 1121258Against Breast Cancer funds research into secondary spread, which claims a staggering 1000 lives a month in the UK and is the main cause of breast cancer-related deaths. -
No. 1118361Seven teenagers a day are diagnosed with cancer in the UK. Teens Unite brings those aged 13-24 together by organising workshops and residential stays to help overcome the long-lasting social, emotional and physical effects of a cancer diagnosis. -
No. 1168147East Park RDA gives 48 disabled children the opportunity to ride each week and enjoy the benefits that riding brings to the disabled. We also now provide carriage-driving sessions for disabled youngsters and adults. We are entirely self-funded, so we rely on donations to keep our children riding. -
No. 280825We provide free, expert care and support when it matters most to people living with life-limiting illness across West Herts and South Bucks. We also support their family, loved ones and carers. -
No. 256789St Barnabas House offers specialist palliative care both within the hospice and in the comfort of patients’ homes, to adults with advanced progressive life-limiting illnesses. -
No. 1177858Square Pegs Arts runs high quality Theatre and Arts projects and activities for children, young people and adults who have autism, learning disabilities, social communication difficulties. We celebrate difference! -
No. 62110At Jane's Wish we organise and fund days out for local Sussex families affected by cancer, whether a child or adult has cancer, we are here to make a difference. -
No. 289154St Elizabeth Hospice improves life for people in east Suffolk living with a progressive or terminal illness. Our work is centred on an individual's needs, whether at home, in the community or at the hospice. -
No. 295257Garden House Hospice Care provides free specialist palliative care for patients, families and carers facing life limiting illnesses from across North Hertfordshire and Stevenage, including surrounding villages. -
No. 1108160CLAPA is the only national charity dedicated to those affected by cleft lip and/or palate in the UK, we reach out to families from the moment of diagnosis. -
No. 10985281 in 6 people in the UK are affected by a neurological condition and we are the only UK charity providing support across the full range of over 350 conditions. -
No. 1105528The A-T Society is the only charity supporting children and young people living with the life-limiting, disabling condition Ataxia-Telangiectasia and funding top-quality research towards treatments and a cure. -
No. 1150202Kangaroos is a registered charity which provides inclusive year round clubs and trips out, in and around Mid Sussex, for children and young adults with learning disabilities. -
No. 1061359Winston's Wish helps children, young people and families rebuild their lives after the death of a parent or sibling, enabling them to face the future with confidence and hope. -
No. 207005You can help secure a better future for nature in Sussex so people and wildlife can thrive together by running the Brighton Marathon, and raising funds for Sussex Wildlife Trust. -
No. 1035810Endometriosis devastates the lives of women and their families. Endometriosis UK helps them take back control by providing vital support services, reliable information and a community for those affected by endometriosis. -
No. 802145Martlets is a charity that cares for people living through a terminal illness in and around Brighton and Hove. Our care is only free thanks to the generosity of local people. Every donation changes lives. -
No. 1132366CoppaFeel! want to ensure the nation is checking their boobs regularly, educate young people on signs and symptoms of breast cancer, encourage them to get to know what is normal for them and empower them to have the confidence to see a doctor is they notice anything that isn't right for them.
