SolarAid

Envisioning a world where everyone has access to clean, renewable energy.


Established in 2006, SolarAid is a UK-based, international charity dedicated to bringing solar power to rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Together with their social enterprise, SunnyMoney, they are pioneering innovative enterprise programmes that tackle poverty and climate change by providing access to clean, safe solar light to homes, clinics and schools. To date, SolarAid have distributed 2.5 million lights across sub-Saharan Africa.


How Your Support Helps

Thank you so much for choosing to fundraise in aid of SolarAid! 

By supporting us you're joining a movement of changemakers committed to making clean, green solar energy accessible to everyone, no matter where they live, no matter how much they earn. 

With your help, we're transforming lives at the flick of a switch.


Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Cardiff CF10 3RB, UK

Registration Price:£130
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Amsterdam Half Marathon

Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Amsterdam

Registration Price:£60
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Amsterdam Marathon (Area A)

Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Registration Price:£170
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

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.

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Tatton Park 5k - April

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Tatton Park 10k - April

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

160ft Bungee - Bristol - 18 Apr

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

The Grove Harbourside Bristol BS1 4RB

Registration Price:£85
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

300ft Tatton Park Bungee Jump - 18 April

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Cheshire, Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

Registration Price:£125
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Inflatable 5K - Derby - 15K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Elvaston, Thulston, Derby DE72 3EP, UK

Registration Price:£57
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Inflatable 5K - Derby - 10K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Elvaston, Thulston, Derby DE72 3EP, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Inflatable 5K - Derby - 5K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Elvaston, Thulston, Derby DE72 3EP, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Inflatable 5K - Derby - 2.5K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Elvaston, Thulston, Derby DE72 3EP, UK

Registration Price:£31
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Cannock Chase Running Festival 5K - April

Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026

Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Coventry 10k

Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026
Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Cannock Chase Running Festival 10K - April

Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026

Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

ABP Newport Wales Marathon Festival - 10k

Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026

Newport NP20 2BP, UK

Registration Price:£48
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.