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 hospita...


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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Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

GetPRO Bath Half

Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027

Royal Ave, Bath BA1 2NR, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£350

The Brighton Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

Preston Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 6SD, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:£400

Wizz Air Milano Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

Piazza Del Duomo, Milan

Registration Price:£50
Fundraising Amount:£500

Edinburgh Half Marathon - Edinburgh Running Festival

May 30, 2027 - May 30, 2027

Potterrow, Edinburgh EH8 9BL, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£350

Edinburgh Marathon - Edinburgh Running Festival

May 30, 2027 - May 30, 2027

Potterrow, Edinburgh EH8 9BL, UK

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:£500

Robin Hood Half Marathon

Sep 27, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Nottingham, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250
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Royal Parks Half Marathon

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

London, UK

Registration Price:£171.45
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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London to Paris 3 Day Cycle - May

May 14, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Paris

Registration Price:£1135
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5K - May

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

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

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

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10K - May

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

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

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

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 5k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 2.5k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 10k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

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

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

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

Womens Run Series Manchester - 5km - May

May 17, 2026 - May 17, 2026

Heaton Pk St, Manchester M25 2SW, UK

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

Hemel Hempstead 5k

May 17, 2026 - May 17, 2026

Riverside, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1BT, UK

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

Womens Run Series Manchester - 10km - May

May 17, 2026 - May 17, 2026

Heaton Pk St, Manchester M25 2SW, UK

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

Colchester Stampede 10K- 2026

May 17, 2026 - May 17, 2026

Maldon Rd, Stanway, Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0SL, UK

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

Hemel Hempstead 10k

May 17, 2026 - May 17, 2026

Riverside, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1BT, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.