SolarAid

Making amazing happen for a brighter world


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 has 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

Santa in the City London - (Tuesday)

Dec 8, 2026 - Dec 8, 2026

Paternoster Square, London EC4M, UK

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

Santa in the City London - (Wednesday)

Dec 9, 2026 - Dec 9, 2026

Paternoster Square, London EC4M, UK

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

Santa in the City London - (Thursday)

Dec 10, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026

Paternoster Square, London EC4M, UK

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

Kettering Half Marathon

Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027

Barton Rd, Kettering NN15 6NJ, UK

Registration Price:£38
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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London Landmarks Half Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

London, UK

Registration Price:£167.5
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Wizz Air Milano Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

Piazza Del Duomo, Milan

Registration Price:£135
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Manchester Marathon

Apr 18, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027

Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, UK

Registration Price:£205
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.

Inflatable 5K - Glasgow - 10K

Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026

Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Rd, Motherwell, Glasgow, Lanarkshire. ML1 3ED

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

Inflatable 5K - Glasgow - 5K

Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026

Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Rd, Motherwell, Glasgow, Lanarkshire. ML1 3ED

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

Inflatable 5K - Glasgow - 2.5K

Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026

366 Hamilton Rd, Motherwell ML1 3ED, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Glasgow - 15K

Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026

366 Hamilton Rd, Motherwell ML1 3ED, UK

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

Leeds Running Festival 5K - August 2026

Aug 30, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH, UK

Registration Price:£24
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Nottingham Running Festival 5k

Aug 30, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE, UK

Registration Price:£24
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Leeds Running Festival 10K - August 2026

Aug 30, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH, UK

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

Nottingham Running Festival 10k

Aug 30, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE, UK

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

Nottingham Running Festival Half Marathon

Aug 30, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE, UK

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

Leeds Running Festival Half Marathon - August 2026

Aug 30, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Henley River 10k - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Remenham Farm, Remenham Ln, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DB, UK

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

Henley River Half Marathon - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Remenham Farm, Remenham Ln, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DB, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.