Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
https://rainbowtrust.org.uk/events
When a child has a serious illness, family life is turned upside down and time becomes more precious than ever. Rainbow Trust pairs each family with an expert Family Support Worker who enables them to make the most of time together, giving them practical and emotional support for as long as needed. We support the whole family including parents, carers, the unwell child, brothers, sisters and grandparents.
Your support is key to us being able to reach more families and allows us to continue our vital work.
• £5 could buy fun arts and crafts activities to keep a sick child entertained.
• £32 is enough to pay for an hour’s practical and emotional support to a family caring for a seriously ill child, helping them make the most of their precious time.
• £224 pays for a day’s visit from a Family Support Worker which allows parents to do chores, look after other family members, relax or simply sleep, safe in the knowledge that their child is being looked after by someone they trust who understands their needs.
• £2,000 is the average cost of support for a family with a seriously ill child for a year.
How Your Support Helps
There are an estimated 86,625* children in England with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. This number has trebled over the last 17 years and is rising. Thousands of families have to face the very real possibility that their child may die and struggle to cope on a day to day basis. Our Family Support Workers provide a lifeline to these families and children.
Why Run for Rainbow Trust?
When you join our team, you’re not just signing up for a race - you’re helping to change lives.
- Make a real difference – Your fundraising will go directly towards providing vital care and support for seriously ill children and their families.
- Be part of our community – Join fellow Rainbow Trust runners, wear your vest with pride, and feel the motivation of running for something bigger.
- Support from start to finish – From the moment you sign up, our events team will be there with training advice, fundraising tips, and encouragement every step of the way.
What You’ll Receive as a Rainbow Trust Runner
- A free Rainbow Trust running vest to wear on race day
- A dedicated fundraising pack full of ideas and resources
- Regular emails to keep you on track with your training and fundraising
- The knowledge that your miles are making a genuine impact
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Check out these featured events from this charity
Birmingham Running Festival Junior Event - September 2026
Warrington Running Festival Junior Race
Guildford Junior Race
Run Alton Towers Kids Race
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.
Birmingham Running Festival Junior Event - July 2026
Solihull Half - Junior Race
Lee Valley Velopark 1 Mile - August
Southampton Running Festival Junior Race - August
Wendover Woods Running Festival Junior Race
Henley River Junior Race - September
Birmingham Running Festival Junior Event - September 2026
Battersea Park Half Marathon - September
Mansfield Junior Race
Greenwich Park Junior Race - September
Warrington Running Festival Junior Race
