Run for charity
Make every step count
We are proud to work with a number of charities and organisations doing incredible work out in the community. When taking part in Run Leicester, we would ask that you please consider running for one of our charity partners below.
Each charity’s offer is different but often you will be able to run for free if you pledge to raise between £100 – £200 as part of your run.
Simply choose a charity below that you’re passionate about and get in touch!
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is an independent local charity. We support older people to live happier, more active, and socially engaged lives within the communities around the City, County and Rutland, helping them to achieve fulfilment. We are a voluntary...
The Air Ambulance Service
The Air Ambulance Service operates the national Children’s Air Ambulance, across England, Scotland and Wales, and the local air ambulance services for Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland. Our vision is clear. To ensure children grow...
Pedestrian
Pedestrian has been transforming the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Leicester/shire through creativity since 1998. We are an arts and education organisation that provides education, outreach and training to young people (up to the age of 25) at risk,...
Cats Protection
Run, walk, jog, hop, skip… however you want to do it, do it for cats! Join the RUN Leicester 10k today and start fundraising for Cats Protection. Sign up and start your sponsorship journey with us. We’ll support you along the way, offering friendly advice and tips on...
LLR Mind
We are your local, independent, mental health charity within the national Mind network. Our focus is on improving the mental health and wellbeing of people from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We provide a range of support and community mental wellbeing...
Charity Link
Charity Link helps individuals and families in desperate need across Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire to have the essential items we all deserve for a decent standard of living. We improve wellbeing, dignity and standards of living by providing essential...
Hope Against Cancer
Hope Against Cancer was founded to address the urgent need to bring cutting-edge cancer research and improved cancer treatments to the East Midlands. The charity funds local cancer research which both enhances and saves lives. Hope Against Cancer’s commitment to...
CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development)
We are an international development charity who reach out to people living in poverty with practical help, whatever their religion or culture. CAFOD is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of Caritas International. Through our...
LOROS Hospice
LOROS is a local charity and every year we care for over 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We deliver high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients, their family and carers. We deliver care that is special and unique...
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation exists to celebrate and support people to experience the transformative power of music. We are here to remember Sarah through the power of music: by bringing happiness and spreading joy to people across the city. From funding...
The Laura Centre
The Laura Centre is a dedicated grief counselling charity situated in Leicester. Focused on helping families rebuild their lives following a devastating loss, our bereavement support considers the uniqueness of every individual. Founded by Gail and Harry Moore in 1988...
The Bodie Hodges Foundation
The Bodie Hodges Foundation is a local Leicestershire based charity that supports families who have been bereaved of a child. The charity was established in 2013 by Nick and Donna Hodges after the death of their ten-month-old son Bodie. They wanted to offer support to...