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

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.

Tatton Park 5k - October

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

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

Tatton Park 10k - October

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Cheltenham - 10K

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Cheltenham - 15K

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Cheltenham - 5K

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Cheltenham - 2.5K

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

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

Cannock Chase Running Festival 5K - October

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, UK

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

Newcastle Town Moor 5k - October

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Claremont St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2, UK

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

Goodwood Motor Circuit 5k - October

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH, UK

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

Run Heaton Park 5k - October

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Middleton Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 2SW, UK

Registration Price:£26
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Goodwood Motor Circuit 10k - October

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH, UK

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

Wirral 10K 2026

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Ian Fraser Walk, New Brighton, Wallasey CH45 2PB, UK

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