Charities
The York 10K is a not for profit event with all profits after expenses going to charity. You can choose to raise funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, any of our partner charities or indeed any other charity or good cause which is close to your heart.
Partner charities
The Jane Tomlinson Appeal
Registered charity No.1113894
The Jane Tomlinson Appeal was established by the late Jane Tomlinson CBE to raise funds for children’s and cancer charities.
The charities that have benefited from Jane’s support cover all areas related to ill health and particularly cancer, including medical research, cancer treatment and specialist care.
To date over £3 million has been raised and Jane’s family led by Mike Tomlinson is determined to continue the great work started by Jane. The Jane Tomlinson Appeal is an innovative fund raiser which is committed to keeping administration costs low so that every donation received is put to the best possible use. Jane was determined to help others and we at The Jane Tomlinson Appeal are committed to keeping her inspirational leadership and determination alive for the benefit of others.
If you wish to make a donation please visit the JustGiving page for the Appeal.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Registered Charity No. 261017
Macmillan Cancer Support exists to improve the lives of people affected by cancer and their families and carers. We provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. Our primary goal is to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer, which we can only achieve with the help of our fantastic supporters. Cancer affects us all, but we can all help. We are all Macmillan Cancer Support.
“It's great to think that I've raised a load of money for such a worthwhile cause. Until I looked into raising money for Macmillan I didn't realise they were solely funded by donations so that made me determined to raise as much money as I could. Many of my friends have told me what an invaluable support Macmillan Nurses were to them and their families, this was my way of saying thanks.” Team Macmillan runner
Martin House Children's Hospice
Registered Charity No. 517919
Martin House Children’s Hospice celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012, having opened our doors to welcome our very first family in August 1987, although we had already started caring for several children in their own homes. The aim of Martin House, based near Wetherby, is to provide family led care for children with life threatening and life-limiting illnesses. It is a place where children, young people and their families can come to stay from time to time along their journey and find support, rest and practical help. It costs Martin House over £4.5 million to run these vital services each year.
St.Leonard's Hospice
Registered Charity No.509294
St Leonard’s Hospice, York, founded in 1985, is a registered charity caring for people with life-threatening illness. The Hospice serves a wide area including York, Easingwold, Selby, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Pocklington and Tadcaster. The Hospice offers In-patient care in a purpose-built, 20-bed unit: Daycare, which provides the opportunity for patients to spend a day away from home: and a Hospice@Home scheme to support people in their own homes. The Hospice never makes any charge to patients or relatives, but is financially supported almost entirely by the generosity of the local community. It currently costs of £3.4 million each year to run St Leonard’s.
Bone Cancer Research Trust
Registered Charity No.1113276
The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is a Yorkshire based charity dedicated to improving outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer, through Research, Awareness, Information and Support.
BCRT was set up in 2006 by a group of bereaved families, who together shared a desire to see research carried out into this devastating cancer, which affects mainly children, teenagers and young adults. There has been NO improvement in survival rates for bone cancer in over 20 years and we receive NO Government funding to help fight this battle. Please join us in making a difference and be part of Team Bones for the York 10K, 2012.
Charity places in Run For All events are available to all charities.
Charity places are sold at face value for the Hull 10K, Leeds 10K and York 10K.
Run For All does not operate a Golden Bond scheme.
Each event in the Run For All series has a number partner charities which support a range of local and national causes and share in the event profits. Entry places are, however, available to all charities and runners in all events are free to support any charity or good cause close to their own hearts.
For more information on charity places please contact us
