Family Holiday Charity: London Marathon 2026

In 2026, our team of Holiday Heroes will tackle the iconic 26.2-mile route set around the River Thames in the London Marathon. The money they raise will help families facing tough times feel the lasting impact of a holiday.

London Marathon 2026 · 26 April 2026 ·

Closes 01/08/2026

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We help families get time away together - often for the first time ever - for holidays that build happy memories, confidence and hope for the future. The Family Holiday Charity - for holidays that make a lifetime of difference.

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We help families get time away together, often for the first time ever.

We're here for children living near the coast, who've never seen the sea. For teenagers who can't remember when they last saw their mum smile. For parents having to choose between a day out and a new pair of school shoes. For young carers and families facing illness, isolation, or bereavement.

Holidays open up new possibilities. There's time to reconnect, to try new things, and to make happy memories together. Time for running, playing, climbing trees, and flying kites, time for picnics and bare feet. There's time enough to share a laugh and watch the tide come in - for buckets and spades and sandy sandwiches.

After over 12 months of falling apart, it's brought us closer together again.

Families choose the holiday they need. It could be a caravan on the coast, a woodland adventure, or a day out at a theme park, museum, or gallery. And whatever the weather, if it means time spent together, even a day's holiday helps build relationships, confidence, and hope for the future.

Donation summary

Total
£4,161.41
+ £657.09 Gift Aid
Online
£4,161.41
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£100.00
Fundraisers
£4,061.41

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