Zarach - The Children's Bed Charity

Our mission is to end child bed poverty, giving children a good night’s sleep and the chance to thrive at school.


The children’s bed poverty charity Zarach was established in response to the devastating effects that assistant headteacher Bex Wilson was seeing in 2018. When teaching a year 6 class, Bex noticed a boy scratching his tummy. He told her that he and his brother slept on a cushion. The cushion had bed bugs which made his tummy itchy. Struggling to find a charity that could support this family, Bex vowed to make a difference.
Barnardos released a report in 2023 estimating that a devasta...

Upcoming 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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Inflatable 5K - Derby - 15K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Elvaston, Thulston, Derby DE72 3EP, UK

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Inflatable 5K - Derby - 10K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Elvaston, Thulston, Derby DE72 3EP, UK

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Inflatable 5K - Derby - 2.5K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Elvaston, Thulston, Derby DE72 3EP, UK

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Inflatable 5K - Derby - 5K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Elvaston, Thulston, Derby DE72 3EP, UK

Leeds Half Marathon

May 10, 2026 - May 10, 2026

The Headrow, Leeds LS1 2QS, UK

Leeds Marathon

May 10, 2026 - May 10, 2026

The Headrow, Leeds LS1 2QS, UK

Leeds Running Festival 5K - June

Jun 7, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026

Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH, UK

Leeds Running Festival 10K - June

Jun 7, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026

Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH, UK

Leeds Running Festival Half Marathon - June

Jun 7, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026

Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH, UK