Running for Connection: Supporting Together Co at the Brighton Half Marathon

This year, when you lace up your running shoes and take on the Brighton Half Marathon, every step you take can help change a life. Together Co, Brighton & Hove’s social health and loneliness charity, is dedicated to tackling one of the biggest public health issues of our time: isolation.

Who We Are

Together Co believes that human connection is not just important—it’s life-saving. Every week, we match volunteers with people who feel alone, offering friendship, support, and a listening ear. Through our befriending services, social prescribing, and community networks, we connect thousands of people to the company and care they need to thrive.

Why Your Support Matters

Loneliness doesn’t just affect the mind—it impacts physical health too, increasing the risks of conditions like heart disease, dementia, and depression. With demand for our services rising, your fundraising helps us recruit and train more volunteers, match them with those most in need, and create brighter days for people who may otherwise feel forgotten.

The Difference You Can Make

£20 would pay for a person we support to attend two social events in the city

£50 could fund one new volunteer to befriend a person we support

£100 could connect someone we support to new community activities

Be Part of Something Bigger

By running the Brighton Half Marathon for Together Co, you are not just covering 13.1 miles, you are helping build a community where no one is left behind. You will be showing that, together, we can tackle loneliness and bring hope to those who need it most.

So join us, run with heart, and let’s make every mile matter.