The Sandcastle Trust


The Sandcastle Trust walks alongside individuals impacted by rare genetic conditions and their families, providing a toolbox of services that support emotional wellbeing and resilience.


How Your Support Helps

There are approximately 6,000 rare genetic conditions. Each affects less than 0.1% of the population, but together they are one of the greatest causes of disability and early death affecting 3 million in the UK (source: National Human Genome Research Institute).

The complex challenges associated with rare genetic conditions create deep-rooted inequalities that can profoundly impact the emotional well-being of every member of the family.

The Sandcastle Trust walks alongside individuals impacted by rare genetic conditions and their families, offering services that support emotional wellbeing and resilience, reducing the risk of poor mental health.


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.

Birmingham Running Festival 5K - November 2026

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

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

Birmingham Running Festival 10K - November 2026

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

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

Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon - November 2026

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

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

Birmingham Running Festival Junior Event - November 2026

Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

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

Windsor Trail Run 10k - November

Nov 8, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026

Alexandra Gardens, Windsor SL4 1RF, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Windsor Trail Run Half Marathon - November

Nov 8, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026

Alexandra Gardens, Windsor SL4 1RF, UK

Registration Price:£42
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Alton Towers 5k - Saturday

Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Registration Price:£48
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Alton Towers 10k

Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Registration Price:£50
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Alton Towers Kids Race

Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

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

Run Alton Towers - Spectator Pass - Saturday

Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

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

Run Alton Towers 5k

Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Registration Price:£48
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Alton Towers Half

Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB, UK

Registration Price:£55
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.