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

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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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160ft Bungee - Birmingham - 30 May

May 30, 2026 - May 30, 2026

Tamworth Rd, Cliff, Tamworth B78 2DL, UK

Registration Price:£85
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Inflatable 5K - Bristol - 2.5K

May 30, 2026 - May 30, 2026

Bristol Rd, Bristol BS48 1NE, UK

Registration Price:£31
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Inflatable 5K - Bristol - 5K

May 30, 2026 - May 30, 2026

Bristol Rd, Bristol BS48 1NE, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Inflatable 5K - Bristol - 10K

May 30, 2026 - May 30, 2026

Bristol Rd, Bristol BS48 1NE, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Inflatable 5K - Bristol - 15K

May 30, 2026 - May 30, 2026

Bristol Rd, Bristol BS48 1NE, UK

Registration Price:£57
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Southampton Running Festival 5k - May

May 31, 2026 - May 31, 2026

The Avenue, Southampton SO15 7NN, UK

Registration Price:£26
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Wirral Running Festival 5k

May 31, 2026 - May 31, 2026

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

Registration Price:£26
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Northampton 5K

May 31, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Sixfields Stadium, Upton Way, Northampton NN5 5QA

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Hull 10k

May 31, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Sewell Group Craven Park, Poorhouse Ln, Hull HU9 5HE, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Wirral Running Festival 10k

May 31, 2026 - May 31, 2026

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

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Great Manchester Run 10K

May 31, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Portland St, Manchester M1 3LF

Registration Price:£61
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Northampton 10K

May 31, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Sixfields Stadium, Upton Way, Northampton NN5 5QA

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