National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)

Working for a future where everyone with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) can thrive.


The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is the UK’s leading charity representing and supporting half a million adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and children and young people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). 

Our vision is a future where everyone with RA and JIA can thrive with an underpinning mission to:

  • inform and educate, being the first choice for reliable information,
  • support and empower all to have a voice and take control of their RA or JIA,
  • campaign and research for better healthcare provision, and
  • raise funds and build a resilient organisation to future-proof our support.

We receive no government or NHS funding, so we are grateful for your incredible fundraising efforts to sustain our services and help change the lives of all those with RA and JIA in the UK.


How Your Support Helps

  • £36.10 pays for one vital NRAS Helpline call providing comfort, support and information at a time of crisis.
  • £106.20 gives access to our interactive SMILE-RA programme for 6 people to learn about RA, its treatments and how to become better at supported self-management.
  • £448.94 will run our Right Start service for a week helping those newly diagnosed and living with RA to get the right emotional and practical support
  • £1359.30 enables our Information and Support team to provide our RA community with information and emotional support for a week

Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Barcelona Marathon 2027

Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027

Barcelona, Spain

Registration Price:£65
Fundraising Amount:£250

Run South London

Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027

Morden Park, Morden SM4 4SP, UK

Registration Price:£45
Fundraising Amount:£250

All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Inflatable 5K - Coventry - 5K

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:£250

Inflatable 5K - Coventry - 15K

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Registration Price:£57
Fundraising Amount:£250

Inflatable 5K - Coventry - 10K

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:£250

Inflatable 5K - Coventry - 2.5K

Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Coventry CV4 7AL, UK

Registration Price:£31
Fundraising Amount:£250

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival 10K

Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

301-303 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough BT26 6TH, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£250

Maidenhead Trail Run Half Marathon

Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

Summerleaze Park, Off Summerleaze Rd, Maidenhead SL6 8SP, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:£250

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival Half Marathon

Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

301-303 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough BT26 6TH, UK

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:£250

Run Dorney Lake Half Marathon - July

Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

Dorney Lake, Windsor, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:£250

Inflatable 5K - Bournemouth - 10K

Aug 1, 2026 - Aug 1, 2026

the littledown centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth BH7 7DX, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:£250

Inflatable 5K - Bournemouth - 2.5K

Aug 1, 2026 - Aug 1, 2026

the littledown centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth BH7 7DX, UK

Registration Price:£31
Fundraising Amount:£250

Inflatable 5K - Bournemouth - 5K

Aug 1, 2026 - Aug 1, 2026

the littledown centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth BH7 7DX, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:£250

Inflatable 5K - Bournemouth - 15K

Aug 1, 2026 - Aug 1, 2026

the littledown centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth BH7 7DX, UK

Registration Price:£57
Fundraising Amount:£250