Laura's Tractor Run: Our story and 2026's chosen charities 💚🚜

The Story of Laura’s Tractor Run — and Our 2026 Charities 🚜💛

What began as a way to give back has grown into something truly special.

Laura’s Tractor Run was first created in memory of Laura’s father, who spent his final days in hospice care. The compassion, dignity and support he received left a lasting impact — and from that, a simple idea was born to bring the community together and give something back to the charities who give so much to so many.

And over the years, life has brought plenty of change for all of us; within the group behind the tractor run, we’ve shared weddings, welcomed new arrivals, and said goodbye to loved ones. The people involved have grown and evolved over the years — but the intention behind the run remains exactly the same.

This event has become more than just a tractor run — it’s a reflection of our lives, our friendships, and our community.

Each year, our chosen charities reflect the real-life stories around us — the moments that shaped us, the people we hold close, and the support that carries us through.

This year, we are proud to be supporting three main charities:

💛 Shipston Home Nursing "Hospice care at home" — providing “hospice care at home” and supporting so many of our tractor drivers, supporters and their families through incredibly difficult times.

💛 Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) — a lifesaving service that has hit especially close to home this year, after helping save the life of one of our closest friends and tractor run supporters. The Air Ambulance Service

💛 Talk Dementia (www.talkdementia.uk)— a local, volunteer-led group offering one-to-one support, advice, and welcoming dementia cafés where carers and families can find friendship, understanding and a place to feel less alone.

We are also proud to support:

💛 Sobell House — where it all began, and a place that will always mean so much to Laura and her family.

💛 Warwickshire Farmers Butty Van Initiative— a growing local scheme (part of Warwickshire Rural Hub ) creating a safe, welcoming space for farmers to come together over a bacon butty and a cup of tea, helping to tackle isolation in the farming community and offering quiet but vital support when it’s needed most.

Over the years, we have raised close to **£40,000 for charity** — something we are incredibly proud of, and something that simply wouldn’t be possible without the continued support of this amazing community.

From vintage tractors to modern machines, every vehicle on the run carries a story — of where we’ve been, what we’ve been through, and why we keep going.

And as the tractors roll through the villages, with people lining the roads to wave and cheer, it’s a powerful reminder of what our little event is really about: community, kindness, and being there for each other when it matters most.

The photos above capture just a small part of what this event is all about — the tractors, the people, and the incredible community behind it. You might spot a familiar face (and machine) or two!!

We are so grateful to everyone who continues to support Laura’s Tractor Run — whether you take part, donate, volunteer, or simply come out and show your support.

If you’re able to donate, please visit our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/laurastractorrun2026

Every contribution truly makes a difference.

See you for more of the same, on 17 May, 2026. Thank you @everyone for being part of this journey 💛

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