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Happy Days Great North Run

Campaign by Happy Days UK

The iconic Great North Run for Happy Days, who help support homeless people and those in crisis. Every mile and every donation helps provide vital support, hope, and practical help to vulnerable people in our community.

Great North Run 2026 · 13 September 2026 ·

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Happy Days supports and empowers people who are homeless or in crisis to live independent and purposeful lives by helping them to access the advice and services they need to bring about sustainable change. We do this by providing a wide range of services including an engagement service which connects people with the specific support they need. We listen to each person individually and create a plan specifically designed to help that person; we gain trust and build real relationships in order to help people. Happy Days meets the growing demands of those struggling to cope with the cost of living crisis by operating a broad range of services that tackle homelessness and food poverty. These include The Winter Shelter, Halifax Community Supermarket and The Community Café at The Gathering Place. For single adults who are homeless, the charity operates supported accommodation and services that are designed to help residents move on and live independently. This may include support to overcome addiction, skills to sustain employment and tenancy and specialist input for mental health and trauma. Our vision is to be a leading and highly valued provider of services to people who are homeless or in crisis.

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Supporting Halifax’s most vulnerable, one mile at a time.

This September, our team of dedicated runners will be taking on the iconic AJ Bell Great North Run, racing from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields to raise vital funds for Happy Days Homeless Charity — a charity at the heart of our Halifax community.

Why we are running: Every day, Happy Days works tirelessly to support and empower people across Calderdale who are homeless or facing crisis. From food poverty to the shortage of safe housing, the challenges in our community continue to grow, and the need for support has never been greater.

How your donation helps: By sponsoring our runners, you are directly supporting:

The Winter Shelter & Supported Housing: Providing a warm, safe place to stay for those with nowhere else to go.

The Community Supermarket: Offering dignity and choice for local families struggling with the cost of living.

Life-Changing Support: Helping people access healthcare, practical support, skills, and confidence to rebuild their lives.

Make every mile count. Whether you donate £5 or £50, every penny stays local and helps provide hope and vital support for people in our community. Your support means everything to our runners as they take on this unforgettable challenge.

Donation summary

Total
£2,072.00
+ £479.25 Gift Aid
Online
£2,012.00
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£5.00
Fundraisers
£2,067.00

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