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!
Freedom4Girls
Freedom4Girls are a UK-registered charity fighting against period poverty. We have recently expanded to Leicester and work to support those who menstruate by challenging the stigmas, taboos and gender inequalities associated with menstruation. We are passionate about...
The Well Kibworth
A welcoming place of community, friendship, and support for everyone situated in the heart of Kibworth. Our café serves freshly ground coffees, teas, snacks, light lunches, and delicious homemade cakes. We have a peaceful outside space too. In our charity shop, you’ll...
Raising Health
Raising Health is the registered charity of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT). We raise funds to support LPT’s excellent care initiatives, equipment and innovations which go above and beyond core NHS provision, to enhance the experience of patients, service...
The Laura Centre
The Laura Centre is a well-established charity, situated in Leicester and recognised nationally for its cutting edge approach and clinical excellence in the field of family bereavement. The Laura Centre is the sole project of the charity COPE, which was founded by...
Leicester City in the Community
Formed in 2007, Leicester City in the Community are one of the official charities of Leicester City Football Club. Funded by the Premier League Charitable Fund (PLCF), the Premier League Professional Footballers’ Association Community Fund (PL PFA) and other local and...
Open Hands Trust
Open Hands Trust is a Leicester based charity that has been supporting the emergency needs of the local community for the past 17 years. The charity’s aims are to see people in need in Leicester have their desperation lifted, dignity restored, perspective shifted, and...
Blue Light Card Foundation
By supporting the Blue Light Card Foundation, you can give back to those who often put their lives and wellbeing on the line for us. Borne out of Blue Light Card, the Foundation deliver granting programmes to charities and organisations that support the wellbeing of...
Cancer Active Recovery Support (C.A.R.S.)
For many facing a cancer diagnosis, learning to live with and to manage their condition beyond treatment can be a daunting and challenging prospect. C.A.R.S. based in Measham, Leicestershire aims to provide alternative means to connect with others challenged by...
Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage is a day care hospice, and guests usually come to us for one day each week. We do our very best to make our hospice a home away from home. It is set in beautiful countryside with a lovely lounge, dining room, and places where our guests can enjoy games,...
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...
Leicester City of Sanctuary
There are 1000+ asylum seekers in Leicester, living in relative poverty (many in destitution), and suffering from poor health, extreme isolation, and loneliness. The highest number of destitute asylum seekers are in Leicester, Cardiff, and London. A Home Office study...
Hope Against Cancer
Hope Against Cancer is Leicestershire and Rutland’s only cancer research charity. The grants we give to cancer research projects keep Leicestershire at the forefront of oncology study. We support a dedicated trials centre at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, where...
The Myton Hospices
We support thousands of people living with terminal illnesses & their families, in our three hospices, via our patient & family support services, and in the community through Myton at Home. We need to raise £9.1 million this year to provide our services free...
Little Beam Foundation
Little Beam Foundation is a Leicestershire-based charity that supports children from 3 - 18 with their mental health and wellbeing. If you would like more information or want to run with a charity place from the Little Beam Foundation, please contact Kerry Hearsey at...
Children’s Hospital Pyjamas
We collect brand new pairs of pyjamas for children and young people, aged between new-born and 18 years old. The pyjamas are distributed to hospitals, hospices, hospital at home teams and women's refuges throughout the UK. They are then given to children who are...
Vista Blind
Vista is one of the oldest and largest charities in Leicestershire and Rutland, supporting people with sight loss. Losing your sight can be frightening and very isolating. Vista is there, at the point of diagnosis, supporting children and adults in eye clinics by...
New Dawn New Day
New Dawn New Day has supported women affected by violence and abuse for over 35 years. The women referred into our service have often experienced multiple disadvantages in their lives. The impact of domestic violence and abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, poverty,...
The Spark Arts for Children
Presenting exceptional international and national artists at the annual Spark Festival in Leicester. Creating accessible, high quality, inspirational arts experiences for children aged 0-13 from different cultural backgrounds. Working all year round in community...
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...
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...