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.

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.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5K - September

Sep 19, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026

1A Honour Lea Ave, London E20 1DY, UK

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

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10K - September

Sep 19, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026

1A Honour Lea Ave, London E20 1DY, UK

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

Greenwich Park Junior Race - September

Sep 19, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026

London SE10 8QY, UK

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

Run Reigate 5k

Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026

Reigate Priory Park, Reigate, RH2 7RL

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

Warrington Running Festival 10K

September 20, 2026

5 Bankside, Crosfield St, Warrington WA1 1UP, UK

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

Run Reigate 10k

Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026

Reigate Priory Park, Reigate, RH2 7RL

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Warrington Running Festival Half Marathon

Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026

5 Bankside, Crosfield St, Warrington WA1 1UP, UK

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

Run Reigate Half Marathon

Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026

Reigate Priory Park, Reigate, RH2 7RL

Registration Price:£46
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Warrington Running Festival Junior Race

Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026

5 Crosfield St, Warrington WA1 1UP, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - York - 10K

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

The Estate Office, Escrick, York YO19 6EA, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - York - 15K

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

The Estate Office, Escrick, York YO19 6EA, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - York - 2.5K

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

The Estate Office, Escrick, York YO19 6EA, UK

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