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26Apr

Run Balmoral 2026

Run Balmoral returns to Balmoral Estate in April 2026 with a weekend of running events for the whole family.

22Mar

Reading Half Marathon 2026

The Reading Half Marathon is a local favourite which is fast, flat and perfect for beginners and seasoned professionals alike.

15Mar

Bath Half Marathon 2026

Take part in one of the UK's most established road races - the Bath Half Marathon!

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John Tipper, Volunteer Recruitment Officer at REMAP

Guest blog: The engineers building a more accessible future with REMAP

In this guest blog, REMAP shares the stories of their volunteer engineers who work with disabled people to design custom-made equipment.

Carly Snead, Head Of Grants

Worried about money? We might be able to help

A lot of us are finding it harder to make ends meet lately. Here are some things you could do right now to take control of your money.

Blog: Mysteries of MIS (Minimum Income Standard) unravelled

Have you ever seen the phrase 'Minimum Income Standard' and wondered what it was all about?