Raising money for charity is a big part of the Bupa Great Manchester Run experience for many runners.
You may be able to run for a charity by agreeing to raise sponsorship money.
Take a look at the links below for more information on individual organisations.
Alzheimers SocietyDementia affects over 800,000 people in the UK. Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. Our vision is of a radically improved world for people with dementia. A world, ultimately, where dementia can be defeated. Join us and help us continue to lead the fight against dementia.
Bobby Moore FundThe Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK raises money for research into
bowel cancer. We also work to increase awareness of the disease. People diagnosed with bowel cancer are now twice as likely to survive their disease for at least ten years than those diagnosed in the early 1970s. Help us make progress faster.
British Heart FoundationHeart and circulatory disease still kills more people in the UK each year than any other condition, including cancer. Every year, thousands die prematurely, and those who survive can find life difficult and frightening. Every day, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) saves lives, through our funding of ground breaking research, by providing the vital information that helps people keep their own hearts healthy and through our support and care for patients and families. But to continue to save lives we need your help, because it’s only by working together that we can beat heart disease. For good.
Cancer Research UKUNITED WE ARE STRONGER THAN CANCER. A collective force fighting over 200 cancers. We rely on every mile, every pound and every person to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. We'd love to have you on our team.
Cystic Fibrosis TrustCystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to dealing with every aspect of cystic fibrosis. We believe everyone with CF deserves the best quality of life and real hope for the future. We are committed to promoting excellence in research and providing support and advice to the CF community. This has the potential to prevent development of the lung damage that causes 90% of premature deaths from Cystic Fibrosis. Only 50 years ago people with CF were unlikely to live past five years old, but now more than half will live past 41, and babies born with CF today can expect to live longer.
Run for Team CF and receive a running top, fundraising pack and ideas, newsletters and e-newsletters, online training zone, race day cheer points and post-run hospitality with masseurs.
Together we can win. 
Guide Dogs Start your amazing journey today and join Guide Dogs to help us transform the lives of blind and partially-sighted people throughout the UK. Every donation we receive helps us to keep our lifetime promise to provide every guide dog owner with a guide dog for as long as they need one. When you go for Guide Dogs, the money you raise will go a long way! Change a life and start your amazing journey today.
Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Join our Unstoppables running team, because we won’t stop until every patient with a blood cancer survives. Since we were founded in 1960, survival from the most common form of childhood leukaemia has risen from virtually zero to 90%, but this success isn’t reflected across other types of blood cancer and all age groups. Our vision is to beat blood cancer, and it won’t be beaten until each and every person diagnosed with any form of blood cancer is able to live their life to the full – 100%. Be unstoppable, and help us beat blood cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest fight most of us will ever face. By joining Team Macmillan in the Bupa Great Manchester Run you're helping support people and their families living with cancer. We're the nurses and therapists helping you through treatment. The advisers telling you which benefits you're entitled to. The volunteers giving you a hand with the everyday things. The campaigners pushing for better cancer care. The fundraisers who make it all possible. We can all be part of the team. Join Team Macmillan today. We are Macmillan Cancer Support.
MindWe're Mind, the mental health charity. We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We're here for you. Today. Now. Whether you're stressed, depressed or in crisis. We'll listen, give support and advice, and fight your corner. Help us change lives, support us today.
NSPCC The NSPCC is the only charity focused on ending child cruelty across the UK. Everything we do protects children and prevents abuse. Our work is driven by the simple belief that no child should suffer, however we know child abuse is widespread and much remains hidden. This is why we help children and families directly through our local services, bring immediate support through our national helplines – including ChildLine - and provide training and support to people who work with children. Currently, 90 per cent of our funding comes from public donations. We rely on the generosity and support of people like you to help us protect vulnerable children. Join the NSPCC team and receive top notch training and fundraising advice, support on race day, a personalised running vest and lots of support and encouragement in the build up to your run. Take on your challenge for children.
The Stroke Association150,000 people have a stroke every year in the UK. 50,000 will make a full recovery, 50,000 will be left with a severe disability and 50,000 will die. These figures remain shocking. Stroke is one of the greatest health challenges of our time but doesn't get the attention or funding it deserves - especially compared to cancer and heart disease. We are the Stroke Association. We believe in life after stroke. That's why we campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best possible recovery. It's why we fund research to develop new treatments and ways to prevent stroke. Stroke Association is a charity. We rely on your support to change lives and prevent stroke.
The ChristieThe Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres and an international leader in research. Treating more than 40,000 patients each year, we are committed to helping all those affected by cancer. Your fundraising will have a significant impact on the services we are able to offer to our patients at The Christie. From helping us to provide the best patient care and support possible to developing the treatments of tomorrow, every penny leads to a stronger future against cancer. Join our team and help save lives whilst having an unforgettable experience. We will be with you every step of the way. All Team Christie runners will receive a fundraising pack, training guide, free Christie t-shirt, fundraising support from our events team and post race hospitality complete with masseurs.
We Love MCR Charity (The Lord Mayor of Manchesters Charity Appeal Trust)Who we are... Born from the historic Lord Mayor of Manchester's Charity the We Love MCR Charity is all set for the future. That said its key focus has not changed and the Charity's aim is to improve the lives and life chances of Manchester People. We do this by supporting local organisations, charities, groups and individuals from within our communities across the City. We are proud to be a Manchester Charity for Manchester People and our message is simple 'give a little, help a lot. For further information visit our website
www.welovemcrcharity.org or email
welovemcrcharity@manchester.gov.uk 
MS Society The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by multiple sclerosis. The MS Society relies on voluntary income to provide vital services to those affected by MS. 0845 481 1577
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity raises money to ensure excellence in treatment, care & research at the largest children's hospital in the UK. 0161 276 4522 charity.office@cmft.nhs.uk
Diabetes UK Diabetes UK is the leading UK charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of people affected by and at risk of diabetes.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Dedicated to saving lives by finding the causes of breast cancer, and improving detection, diagnosis, treatment and services.
Meningitis Research Foundation MRF funds research, raises awareness & supports those affected by Meningitis and septicaemia. Tel 01454 281814, run@meningitis.org
Prostate Cancer UK Prostate Cancer UK fights to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Dedicated to saving lives by finding the causes of breast cancer, improving detection, diagnosis, treatment & services.