Fundraising events

Take on a challenge for Kids and help create a world where all kinds of children and young people have all kinds of opportunities.

Run a half marathon or a marathon, skydive, get muddy, bike ride, or take on a sponsored walk!

The money you raise will help us run life-changing services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Our challenge events

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Running
6 Oct 2024

Victoria Park 5k, 10k or Half Marathon

Run a chip-timed 5K, 10K or Half Marathon for Kids.

Running
13 Oct 2024

Oxford Half Marathon

Take on the Oxford Half for Kids. This event sold out in 2023, so secure your place now!

Running
17 Nov 2024

Run the Alton Towers Half Marathon

Run the Alton Towers Half Marathon – an event open to all abilities!

A group of Kids volunteers are cheering at the London Marathon
Obstacle course
1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2024

Inflatable 5k

Take on an Inflatable 5k for disabled children and their families.

A Woman is running in a Kids vest. She is running with both hands up in the air
Running
6 Apr 2025

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025

Run with team Kids! Together, we’ll show children and young people they can achieve anything.

Two people are doing a tandem skydive. They are free falling. Behind them the sky is bright blue.
Adrenaline
Any time

Skydive UK

Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush while raising money for children and young people at Kids.

A person is bungee jumping.
Adrenaline
Any time

Bungee jump

Bungee jump for Kids and help create a world where all kinds of children and young people have all kinds of opportunities.

Can’t find your challenge event?

At Kids we have access to hundreds of challenges across the country and worldwide, through our partner Run for Charity. Click on the button below to see all Kids events on their website.

Our news

A person is sitting around a wooden table, a pen in their hand. They are looking at someone off camera, presumably talking to them
Real-life stories
2 Jul 2024

Tabatha’s story – Disability Pride Month 

Tabs shares their journey as a person with SEND finding employment at Kids, and empowering young people to speak up.

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Early years
12 Apr 2024

Sharon’s story

Sharon explains how Kids' early intervention helped her children with SEND thrive. 

Fundraising stories
9 Apr 2024

Georgina’s story: running the London Marathon 2024

Georgina is running the London Marathon to raise money for children with SEND. Read her story.

Donna and her son are taking a selfie on the couch
Real-life stories
18 Mar 2024

Donna’s story

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Donna shares her experiences learning about herself and making friends through our Nurturing Anchors workshops.

Allie is taking a selfie. She is wearing a black jackets with pins on it.
Real-life stories
18 Mar 2024

Allie’s story

Allie attended our workshops to build confidence and meet other parents of neurodivergent children in the naval community.

Shane is wearing a Kids vest and also headphones
Fundraising stories
29 Feb 2024

Training for the London Marathon: Shane’s story

Shane is taking on the London Marathon with team Kids. Read on to find out why he chose to support Kids, and how his training is going.

A group photo of young carers
Real-life stories
11 Jan 2024

Lyndsey’s story

Read about Lyndsey, aged 13, who became a young carer when her dad suffered a stroke.

Young carers outdoors
Real-life stories
11 Jan 2024

Mary’s story

Read about Mary, a 16-year-old young carer who looks after her mum and brother.

A child walking while holding a lunch bag.
Real-life stories
23 Nov 2023

Chloe’s story

Read about Chloe's journey at our Basingstoke Nursery.

Asher and her parents are photographed together. They are at an event.
Real-life stories
9 Oct 2023

Asher’s story

Asher is 18 years old, has autism and a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile. Read her story.

Joseph and Rachel are photographed together. Rachel is standing behind Joseph, both hands on his shoulders. They are smiling.
Real-life stories
9 Oct 2023

Joseph and Rachel’s story

Joseph has attended our Hayward Playground for over ten years. His mum, Rachel, shares their story.

Hamza is crouched on the floor, playing with trucks in a sand tray.
Early years
9 Oct 2023

Hamza’s story

Hamza is three years old and attends the Kids Family Group in Birmingham. Read his story.

Three children are sitting around a kids table with a staff member. They are pretending to have lunch with toys.
Early years
9 Oct 2023

Zack, Zayn and Zander’s story

Hear from Emma, whose three boys have gone to our Kids Family Centre Nursery in Birmingham. 

A child is photographed from behind, hugging a staff member who is kneeling on the floor.
Early years
9 Oct 2023

Zach’s story

Zach is four years old and has ASD, GDD, sensory issues and learning difficulties. Read his story.

A girl is photographed from the side. She is putting a fake baby into a baby bathtub.
Early years
5 Oct 2023

Freya’s story

Freya has suspected ASD and sensory difficulties. Her parents Natalie and Ayrton reached out to Kids for support.

A child is playing with sensory toys at Basingstoke Nursery.
Early years
5 Oct 2023

Oliver’s story

Oliver is three years old and shows signs of autism. His dad, Josh, talks about how Oliver has grown since attending our Family Group in Birmingham.