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

Leeds Half Marathon

May 10, 2026 - May 10, 2026

The Headrow, Leeds LS1 2QS, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

Robin Hood Half Marathon

Sep 27, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Nottingham, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250

Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Cardiff CF10 3RB, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£350

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

London, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£350

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 Salford Quays Bungee Jump - 25 Apr

Apr 25, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026

15 The Quays, Salford M50 3SQ, UK

Registration Price:£85
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Lee Valley Velopark 1 Mile - April

Apr 25, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026

VeloPark Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Abercrombie Rd London E20 3AB

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

Inflatable 5K - St Albans - 15K

Apr 25, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026

Dunstable Rd, St Albans AL3 7PT, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - St Albans - 10K

Apr 25, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026

Dunstable Rd, St Albans AL3 7PT, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - St Albans - 5K

Apr 25, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026

Dunstable Rd, St Albans AL3 7PT, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - St Albans - 2.5K

Apr 25, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026

Dunstable Rd, Redbourn, St Albans AL3, UK

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

Shakespeare Half Marathon

Apr 26, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026

Wood St, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37, UK

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

Shakespeare Marathon

Apr 26, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026

Wood St, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37, UK

Registration Price:£45
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

160ft Salford Quays Bungee Jump - 26 Apr

Apr 26, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026

15 The Quays, Salford M50 3SQ, UK

Registration Price:£85
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Chase the Sun Hyde Park 5K - April

Apr 29, 2026 - Apr 29, 2026

Hyde Park Bandstand W2 2UH

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

Chase the Sun Hyde Park 10K - April

Apr 29, 2026 - Apr 29, 2026

Hyde Park Bandstand W2 2UH

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

Run Media City 5K - April

Apr 30, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026

MediaCity UK, Salford M50 2EQ, UK

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