Run for charity
Running for a charity gives you additional motivation to reach your marathon goal. Achieving the marathon distance is also made so much more rewarding, knowing you have helped someone else along the way for a cause that means something to you.
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.
Sign up with charity place for any of our partner charities listed below. Whether running in memory of a loved one of just to make a difference you can search for charity by type of cause or name below.
Local Charity Partners
Each year Brighton Marathon Weekend choose two local charities with amazing, unique causes. This year we are proud to be working with Team Domenica and Heads On, please click on their links below to find out how you can support them in the 2023 Brighton Marathon Weekend.
We’ve partnered with JustGiving to make it as easy as possible for you to support a cause that you care about. Once you’ve signed up for your charity place, set up your online fundraising page in a few quick steps and they’ll send your donations directly to your chosen charity.
If you work for a charity, and are interested in getting involved in the Brighton Marathon please email charity@groundedevents.co.uk for further information.
Local Charity Partners
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Heads On
No. 1051736Heads On is the official NHS charity for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We develop and support projects that empower people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and neurodivergent conditions in their journeys, building a more equal world for everyone. -
Team Domenica
No. 1165494There are 1.5 million people with learning disabilities in the UK and almost 94% are unemployed. Based in Brighton & Hove, Team Domenica ensures that young people with learning disabilities have the right to work and to lead fulfilling and purposeful lives.
Find a Charity
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BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
No. 225971At the British Heart Foundation, we are built on champions. People who say ‘yes’ to a challenge. People who put their time, energy and aching muscles into helping fund research to beat heartbreak from heart and circulatory diseases. So run for us, get that champion feeling. -
NSPCC
No. 216401We're the leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK and Channel Islands. Abuse ruins childhood, but it can be prevented. That’s why we’re here. Join us in helping keep children safe. -
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY
No. 296645Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. We know we can beat it, but we can’t do it alone. Run the Brighton Marathon for Alzheimer’s Society and your miles can get us closer to a cure for dementia. -
PROSTATE CANCER UK
No. 1005541One man dies from prostate cancer every 45 minutes in the UK. That’s why when you run for us, you run for every man and his family affected by prostate cancer, you run to stop prostate cancer being a killer. -
MIND
No. 219830We’re Mind the mental health charity. We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. -
CANCER RESEARCH UK
No. 1089464Cancer Research UK is the only charity fighting over 200 types of cancer and their life-saving research will bring forward the day where all cancers are cured. Every step towards beating cancer relies on every pound, every step and every runner. Show cancer what you’re made of and join Team CRUK!
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GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S CHARITY
No. 1160024Every child needs a hero. Join Team GOSH for the 2023 Brighton Marathon to transform the lives of seriously ill children and make a difference to families from across the UK. -
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
No. 261017At Macmillan, we give people with cancer everything we’ve got. If you’re diagnosed, your worries are our worries. We will move mountains to help you live life as fully as you can. And we don’t stop there. We’re going all out to find ever better ways to help people with cancer. -
WWF
No. 1081247WWF is working against the clock to stop the destruction of nature and help it recover. But the truth is that time is running out; join WWF’s team and race to save our world.
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ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH UK
No. 1077089Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to making life-changing breakthroughs in diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. -
BREAST CANCER NOW
No. 1160558Breast Cancer Now is the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. They’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future. -
TOMMY’S
No. 1060508We fund research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, and provide pregnancy health information to parents. We believe it is unacceptable that one in four women lose a baby during pregnancy and birth. Run as part of Team Tommy’s and save babies lives. -
PARKINSON’S UK
No. 258197We are Parkinson's UK. Europe’s largest charitable funder of Parkinson’s research. Powered by people. Funded by you. Together we'll find a cure. Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. -
DEMENTIA UK
No. 1039404We’re Dementia UK – the specialist dementia nurse charity. Our nurses, called Admiral Nurses, provide life-changing support for families affected by all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. With your help, no one will have to face dementia alone. -
CHESTNUT TREE HOUSE
No. 256789Run for Team Chestnut. Help local children and families who know they don’t have long together have the chance to live life to the full and say goodbye in the way that is right for them. -
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
No. 1149873We are Grassroots Suicide Prevention. We empower people to help saves lives from suicide through connecting, educating, and campaigning nationally.
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Heads On
No. 1051736Heads On is the official NHS charity for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We develop and support projects that empower people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and neurodivergent conditions in their journeys, building a more equal world for everyone. -
Team Domenica
No. 1165494There are 1.5 million people with learning disabilities in the UK and almost 94% are unemployed. Based in Brighton & Hove, Team Domenica ensures that young people with learning disabilities have the right to work and to lead fulfilling and purposeful lives.
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MindOut
No. 1140098MindOut is an award winning charity that improves the wellbeing of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Non-binary and Queer people who experience mental health issues, through the provision of services run by and for LGBTQ people. -
Winstons Wish
No. 1061359Winston’s Wish supports children, young people and their families after the death of a parent or sibling. This is one of the most devastating and traumatic situations a child can face, but with the right support at the right time children can lead full and flourishing lives. -
Thames Hospice
No. 1108298Thames Hospice is the local charity providing expert care for people living in East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. We provide expert medical, nursing and therapeutic care to adults who have life-limiting illnesses. -
Brighton Yoga Foundation
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SANE
No. 296572SANEline is one of the UK’s specialist mental health helpline supporting individuals, their families, friends and carers. Join Team SANE and make a difference in lives of people affected by mental illness. -
STROKE ASSOCIATION
No. 211015Stroke Association provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure those affected by stroke get the very best care and support they need to rebuild their lives. -
Children’s Respite Trust
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The Children’s Trust
No. 288018The Children's Trust’s ambition is for all children with brain injury and neuro-disability to have the opportunity to live the best life possible. -
Dandelion Time
No. 1136613Dandelion Time helps children who are struggling with the effects of trauma, abuse or neglect. Children spend time on our farm with animals and crafts to overcome emotional difficulties, grow in confidence and begin to love and trust again. -
PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH FUND
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. -
Endometriosis UK
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. -
A-T Society
No. 1105528Ataxia-Telangiectasia is a rare genetic life-limiting condition. The A-T Society offers essential information, equipment, support and research to help everyone affected by A-T live their life to the fullest. -
RAF Benevolent Fund
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The Lily Foundation
No. 1122071The Lily Foundation is dedicated to fighting mitochondrial disease. We support people affected by this life limiting condition, raise awareness and fund research with our ultimate aim being to find a cure. -
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity
No. 1018759Working in partnership with the Alex, TMBU and SCBU, we strive to make services stimulating, cutting edge and accessible for the many babies, children and teenagers who need them. We do not receive any government funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals and the community. -
The Brain Charity
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MDS Patient Support
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SANDS
No. 299679Sands exists to support those affected by the loss of a baby through bereavement support, for as long as they need. We also fund vital research to help save babies’ lives. -
UK Sepsis Trust
No. 1158843UKST seek to save lives from sepsis and improve outcomes for survivors by instigating political change, educating healthcare professionals, raising public awareness and supporting those affected by this devastating condition. -
MARIE CURIE
No. 207994Sadly, 1 in 4 people don’t get the care and support they need at the end of their life. Join Team Marie Curie and help people living with a terminal illness get the most from the time they have left. -
Pilgrims Hospices
No. 293968Pilgrims Hospices give care and support to people coping with incurable illness in east Kent, helping them to live well in every moment. -
AIR AMBULANCE KENT SURREY SUSSEX
No. 1021367We strive to save lives by providing the best possible care every minute of the day, every day of the year. Join our team today to keep us flying high! -
TARGET OVARIAN CANCER
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. -
MARTLETS HOSPICE
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. -
British Red Cross
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EPILEPSY ACTION
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 -
Peace Hospice Care
No. 1002878Peace Hospice Care provides free support for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families both in the community and in our inpatient unit with various therapies, physio and medical care. -
CAMPAIGN AGAINST LIVING MISERABLY
No. 1110621The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. -
Asthma + Lung UK
No. 326730We 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. -
Ronald McDonald House Charities
No. 802047Ronald McDonald House Charities UK provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation and support for families with children in hospital. There are currently 15 Ronald McDonald Houses across the UK, all just moments away from their respective children's wards. -
Strode Park Foundation
No. 227794Founded in 1946, Strode Park Foundation is a Kent charity, providing vital care and support services for children and adults with a range of disabilities. -
Jigsaw South East
No. 1147696Jigsaw (South East) supports bereaved children, young people and their families and those affected by a family member with a life limiting illness throughout Surrey and parts of Sussex and Kent. -
ST PETER & ST JAMES HOSPICE
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. -
LimbPower
No. 1132829LimbPower was founded in November 2009 to engage amputees and individuals with limb impairments in physical activity, sport and the arts to improve quality of life and to aid lifelong rehabilitation. -
APS Support
No. 1138116APS Support UK helps people affected by antiphospholipid syndrome (APS): a life-threatening condition that can cause strokes, heart attacks, DVTs, recurrent miscarriage and stillbirth. -
CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST
No. 1079049The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to fighting for a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis for everyone living with the condition. We are investing in cutting-edge research, supporting clinical care, and campaigning tirelessly on the issues that matter, but we need your help -
Amaze
No. 1078094Amaze helps families with disabled children and young people tackle problems such as poverty, exclusion from school, social isolation, physical and mental ill-health and difficulties accessing education or social care by providing high quality and impartial information, advice and support. -
Square Pegs Arts
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TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST
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. -
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
No. 1133542Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust is the UK’s leading cervical cancer charity. Our vision is a future where cervical cancer is a thing of the past. -
CATS PROTECTION
No. 203644As the leading cat welfare charity we have thousands of cats in our care at any one time. Cats stay with us for as long as it takes to find them loving new homes – we never put a healthy cat to sleep. This vital care is only possible due to kind cat lovers like you. -
Blood Cancer UK
No. 216032We'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. -
Children with Cancer UK
No. 298405Our vision is a world where every child diagnosed with cancer gets to ring their end of cancer treatment bell. For more information contact: sports@childrenwithcancer.org.uk -
Brighton Women’s Centre
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Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Charity
No. 1050864We’re the dedicated charity for Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. We work to improve the experience of patients we care for in our Brighton and Haywards Heath hospitals. -
Albion in the Community
No. 1110978Albion in the Community is dedicated to using the power of football to transform the lives of some of the most-vulnerable people across Sussex. -
Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA)
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. -
ST BARNABAS HOUSE
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. -
MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION
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. -
brainstrust
No. 1114634brainstrust provides personal 24/7 support for people diagnosed with a brain tumour from the point of diagnosis onwards, and builds resources that help people living with a brain tumour become stronger whilst feeling less afraid, less alone and more in control. -
GET KIDS GOING!
No. 1063471Get Kids Going! is a national charity which gives disabled children and young people - up to the age of 26 yrs - the wonderful opportunity of participating in sport. -
Brain Tumour Research
No. 1153487The Brain Tumour Research charity represents one of the UK’s largest collaborations of researchers, Member Charities, and Fundraising Groups supporting long-term, sustainable research at pioneering Centres of Excellence -
Intensive Care Society
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Knights Foundation
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National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) was started in 2001 because of a severe lack of information and support available for people living in the UK with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). -
RAINBOW TRUST CHILDREN’S CHARITY
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. -
Amnesty International UK
No. 1051681We are Amnesty International UK. We work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. -
ABF THE SOLDIERS’ CHARITY
No. 1146420Don’t Run Alone. Join our Fundraising Army. Together for The Soldiers’ Charity! -
COMBAT STRESS
No. 206002Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. We offer specialist treatment and support to veterans with trauma-related mental health problems. Our work not only transforms lives, it saves them too. -
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
No. 237696At Raystede we are passionate about the wellbeing of all animals and are committed to giving them the best life possible. We are entirely reliant on donations and it costs £8,000 a day to rescue, shelter, rehome and provide sanctuary to over 2,000 unwanted and abandoned animals each year. -
MS SOCIETY
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 challenge@mssociety.org.uk or call 0300 500 8084. -
DIABETES UK
No. 215199Diabetes UK is leading the fight against the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time, to create a world where diabetes can do no harm. -
Action for A-T
No. 1145303Action for A-T funds high quality peer reviewed medical research to speed up the process of identifying a cure or treatment for the rare neurological condition, Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T). -
INTO Giving
No. 1126262INTO Giving supports children's and young people's education across the globe, with a special focus on supporting girls' education in the developing world, and refugee education. -
Kent Association for the Blind
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JDRF, the type1 diabetes Charity
No. 295716JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity, funds research to treat and one day, cure this condition. -
TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
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. -
Sussex Cancer Fund
No. 1147195The Sussex Cancer Fund was established in 1981 to work with the NHS to create new and improved facilities providing the best possible cancer care for Sussex. -
FitzRoy Support
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Child Bereavement UK
No. 1040419Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child is facing bereavement. Every year we train more than 10,000 professionals, helping them to better understand and meet the needs of grieving families. -
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THE CLOCK TOWER SANCTUARY
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. -
THE BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY
No. 1150054We’re the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest funder of research globally. Committed to saving and improving lives, moving further to help every person affected by brain tumours. -
Independent Age
No. 210729Join our fight for a society where all older people can live the lives they aspire to and contribute actively to their communities. -
Hope Health Action
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Animal Free Research UK
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CROHN’S & COLITIS
No. 1117148We are working to improve the lives of estimated 500,000 people living with Crohn’s and Colitis in the UK, by improving services and funding research into a cure. -
JANE’S WISH
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. -
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
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. -
PANCREATIC CANCER UK
No. 5658041Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest common cancer. It’s tough to diagnose, treat and survive. Join us and you’ll receive unrivalled support. We’ll be there for every mile as you help us change the future of pancreatic cancer through research, campaigning and patient support. -
Bone Cancer Research Trust Copy
No. 1159590Primary bone cancer is a rare and brutal disease affecting children, teenagers and adults. The Bone Cancer Research Trust the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone and you can help us move closer towards finding a cure by running the Brighton Marathon with #TeamBones. -
Chailey Heritage Foundation
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! -
Maudsley Charity
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ISABEL HOSPICE
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International Animal Rescue
No. 111827At International Animal Rescue we not only save animals from suffering, we also rehabilitate and release them back into the wild and work to protect their precious natural habitats. -
East Kent Hospitals Charity
No. 1076555East Kent Hospitals Charity raises funds for the wards and services provided by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. Find out more about us- visit our website!
