Run for us!
Each year, we are fortunate to gain charity places in a large range of running events throughout the country. We have previously had people run for us in the Royal Parks Half, Vitality 10,0000 and Brighton Marathon to name a few!
Running as part of the Age UK Kensington and Chelsea team at one of these events is a great way to help raise vital funds for us so that we can continue the work we do to support elderly people in the borough to maintain a high quality of life.
Why we need your support.
Isolation and loneliness are some of the prevalent issues that older people face in the UK as 1.9 million older people have reported that they often feel ignored or invisible. In Kensington and Chelsea alone 61 % of the people over 65 live alone, with more than 10% being a lone pensioner household. Although the borough is perceived as one of the more wealthy boroughs in London, there are still pockets of deprivation especially in the north, leaving little disposable income to enjoy life or socialise.
Studies have also shown a correlation between isolation and loneliness; and physical and mental health, therefore at Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, we do our best to uplift and befriend the older people in our community. We aim to ensure that older people’s voices are heard, their needs are met and their independence is supported. The charity offers a wide variety of services which are aimed at providing legal advice, combating social isolation, practical help and so much more. Some of these services include information & advice; befriending & escorting; DIY & gardening; and activities & events to name a few.
We have seen a steep rise in anxiety and loneliness in recent years, and many of the older people are the worst effected due to lack of digital skills and isolation. We have been doing our best to adapt out services to continue to support the older generation of the Borough through projects such as Activities & Events, Befriending, Escorting, DigitAll etc to name a few.
Now more than ever we need your support to continue to provide the services imperative to enable older people to maintain their independence; encourage and amplify their voice; and support their needs.
How to be part of our team.
There is a £35 charge to cover all administration costs and we also ask that you pledge to raise a minimum of £350 to help older people live a better life.
Contact our fundraising team on fundraising@aukc.org.uk to get started!
Already have a place?
If you already have a place through the organisers you can still help older people lead a better life by joining our team! Simply contact our fundraising team at fundraising@aukc.org.uk to get started.
Join our Royal Parks Half Marathon Cheer Squad
Be part of one of London’s most iconic races and help cheer our fantastic team of runners all the way to the finish line.
The Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday 11 October, with a stunning 13.1-mile route taking in many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens. You can be right at the heart of the race-day atmosphere by joining the Age UK Kensington & Chelsea Cheer Squad.
Whether you’re clapping, cheering or waving signs, you’ll be helping to create a fantastic atmosphere and giving our runners an extra boost on their way to the finish line.
By supporting our runners, you’ll also be playing a part in helping us continue our work with older people across Kensington & Chelsea, from tackling loneliness and isolation to providing practical support and advice for those who need it most.
Date: Sunday 11th October
Time: 9am–3pm
Location: Cheer stations along the Royal Parks Half Marathon route
Age: Volunteers must be aged 16 or over
No previous experience is needed. We’re simply looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers who would enjoy getting behind our runners.
There will be opportunities for breaks throughout the day, and travel expenses and refreshments will be provided.
Interested in joining us?
If you’d like to volunteer as part of our Royal Parks Half Marathon Cheer Squad, please complete our sign-up form
If you have any questions about volunteering on the day, please contact us at volunteer@aukc.org.uk or 07949454113
We are thankful to all our previous runners for the Royal Park Half Marathon who all did an amazing job. We were very lucky to have many first time runners representing Age UK Kensington & Chelsea at this event, two of which were Mac and Sophie who are pictured above.
London Marathon 2026
Joel and Darren took on the London Marathon on Sunday 26th April 2026 in support of Age UK Kensington and Chelsea.
Their dedication, determination, and generosity is inspiring. Thanks to your hard work, you’ve not only completed one of the world’s most iconic races but also helped raise vital funds to support older people in our community.
Joel and Darren, we are so proud of you. Thank you for going the extra mile (literally!) for us.