Find a fundraising event
If you want to run, ride, trek or challenge yourself whilst raising money for children and young people, we've got the event for you.
Cardiff Half Marathon 2025
This iconic, beautiful and predominantly flat course takes runners on an unforgettable tour of Wales’ capital city, past historic landmarks and stunning scenery.
Skydive for Barnardo's
Fancy taking flight? Have an incredible experience and jump for children and families across the UK
Great North Run
Whether you're a seasoned vet, or a first time runner, the AJ Bell Great North Run is an unmissable running experience.
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Running events
We are here to help you reach that finish line, whether you're training for your first half marathon, or you're a seasoned pro.
Physical challenges
Explore the other physically active events you can get involved in. From cycling to walking along the top of the Forth Bridge, there's a challenge for everyone.
Virtual events
In person events aren't for everyone. If you'd rather take part in something virtually, we are here to support you.
Find a local event
Find more events happening in your local area that you could sign up for to raise money for children.
Overseas challenges
Are you looking for a bucket list fundraising challenge? Then look no further. We have an overseas adventure with your name on it.
Organise your own fundraising event
Barnardo's Big Bake
Organise your own bake sale as part of the Barnardo's Big Bake. Don your apron and get creative in the kitchen.
Do your own fundraising event
Explore ways to raise money at special occasions, at work, school or in your community and download our fundraising guide to help you get started.
Get your school fundraising
Your school can raise funds to change lives while your pupils develop life skills like teamwork, organisation, communication, and leadership.
Why fundraise for Barnardo's?
Incredible things happen when you believe in children. With the support of your fundraising, we are able to continue providing vital support to the children and young people across the UK who need it most.
We know the most children with whom we work don’t need short-term fixes. To really transform their chances, they need sustained interventions, over a long period of time.
That is why, every day, up and down the country, our front-line professionals are working tirelessly. In order to have the greatest impact for all children.
How we support you
As well as the incredible impact your fundraising has on young people and their families across the country, we also promise to support you every step of your fundraising journey. Our fantastic team are on hand with support, guidance and motivation to keep you going to reach your goals.
Benefits of choosing #Team Barnardo's
By choosing to take part in a challenge event for #TeamBarnardos, you will receive first-class support from our dedicated team.
What support we will give you:
- Constant inspiration and advice from the Barnardo’s events team - your very own, very determined personal support team.
- Your personalised Barnardo's running vest or cycling jersey- scientifically proven to make people cheer very loudly at you*.
- Monthly fundraising hints and tips.
- The opportunity to chat to other Team Barnardo’s members on our running, cycling and trekking facebook groups.
*Just ask anyone who's worn one of our vests before.
Fundraising FAQs
Explore our FAQs to help you get started on your fundraising journey. Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our friendly events team.
Our running and trekking training plans
We have teamed up with Running With Us to provide Team Barnardo's with 5Ks, marathons, half-marathons and trekking training plans.
Fundraising resource hub
Everything you need to make the most of your fundraising event - from cake labels to sweepstakes, our quiz to posters and medals.
Our fundraising heroes
Our fundraising hall of fame
Could you make it onto our hall of fame? Read more about our fundraising heroes who have gone above and beyond with their targets.
Be inspired by Graham
Read more about Graham, who ran the London Marathon for Barnardo's in memory of his adopted mother.
Meet Jason
Jason, a teacher and adoptive dad, talks about his experience of training for the 2024 London Marathon and explains why he decided to fundraise for us.
More information about us
Paying in the money you raise
Find out how to pay in the money you raise. Every penny helps transform children's lives.
How we fundraise
We are committed to being open and transparent about our practises. Find out more about how Barnardo's raises our money.
Supporter charter
Our supporter charter sets out our commitment to you.
Make a complaint
Learn more about our complaints process if you're unhappy about the way Barnardo's fundraises.