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.

Run Aintree 5k - July

Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool L9 5AS, UK

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

Run Aintree 10k - July

Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool L9 5AS, UK

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

Run Aintree Half Marathon - July

Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool L9 5AS, UK

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

Tatton Park 5k - July

Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026

Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

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

Tatton Park 10k - July

Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026

Knutsford WA16 6QN, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Cheshire - 2.5K

Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026

Clay House Farm, Flittogate Ln, Tabley, Knutsford WA16 0HJ, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Cheshire - 15K

Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026

Clay House Farm, Flittogate Ln, Tabley, Knutsford WA16 0HJ, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Cheshire - 10K

Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026

Clay House Farm, Flittogate Ln, Tabley, Knutsford WA16 0HJ, UK

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

Inflatable 5K - Cheshire - 5K

Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026

Clay House Farm, Flittogate Ln, Tabley, Knutsford WA16 0HJ, UK

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

Carlisle 10k

Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Durdar Rd, Carlisle CA2 4TS, UK

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

Carlisle Half Marathon

Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Durdar Rd, Carlisle CA2 4TS, UK

Registration Price:£38
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Media City 5K - July

Jul 30, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026

MediaCity UK, Salford M50 2EQ, UK

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