Starlight UK
TRANSFORMING CHILDREN'S HEALTH THROUGH PLAY
No child should experience trauma from their healthcare!
Healthcare is a scary world and feeling scared can make children less resilient and receptive to treatment. We can transform children's health through better health care experiences. Starlight's mission is to put play at the heart of every child’s healthcare.
Starlight is the UK’s leading charity for children’s play in hospitals and hospices. Evidence shows that play has the power to reduce fear, pain and trauma during treatment and recovery from illness - boosting mental and physical health and resilience.
We make play possible – providing resources that frontline healthcare professionals use to support children.
We make play better – supporting healthcare professionals with training and education.
We make play matter – influencing and campaigning for change to embed play in health services across the country.
How Your Support Helps
Your support means we can provide more Health Play Specialists with the tools and skills needed, whilst also campainging for Health Play to be a routine part of hospital care nationwide, so no child experiences avoidable trauma.
Join #TeamStarlight and become a part of the driving force putting play at the heart of every child's health care experience!
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Check out these featured events from this charity
The Brighton Marathon
Wizz Air Milano Marathon
Edinburgh Half Marathon - Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Edinburgh Marathon - Edinburgh Marathon Festival
HOKA Hackney Half
Saucony London 10K 2027
Cardiff Half Marathon 2027
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.
Nottingham Running Festival 5K - November
Nottingham Running Festival 10K - November
Nottingham Running Festival Half Marathon - November
Nottingham Running Festival Junior Race - November
MoRun Edinburgh 5K
Regents Park - Nov
MoRun Edinburgh 10K
MoRun Edinburgh Half Marathon
MoRun Edinburgh Kids Race
Finsbury Park 5k - November 2026
Run Heaton Park 5k - November
