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WaterAid has one goal: to change the world through clean water, decent toilets and good
hygiene. Change starts with water.
hygiene. Change starts with water.
We're the world's leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research, influence and information.
Back on My Feet combats homelessness by empowering individuals with fitness,
community support and job resources, helping them build confidence, skills and economic
independence for a brighter future
community support and job resources, helping them build confidence, skills and economic
independence for a brighter future
Starlight exists to make hospital stays less frightening for seriously ill children. Through play, we help reduce pain, anxiety, and trauma—bringing comfort, resilience, and joy when it's needed most.
Every 10 seconds Samaritans responds to a call for help. We hope you'll choose to run the 2026 TCS London Marathon with #TeamSamaritans. Every pound you raise will help more people struggling to cope.
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