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10 formidable fundraisers challenge themselves at the London 10k!
13 September 2024
Ten fearless runners have raised over £3,000 for Action Tutoring by taking on the Saucony London 10k.
Cheered on by family and friends, fundraisers completed the flat and urban route, supporting pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds across England.
Read on to find out about how our runners triumphantly crossed the finish line on this fantastic day of fundraising.
Fantastic day at the London 10k
On Sunday 14th July, London’s streets were not filled with the usual traffic. Instead, 13,000 keen runners completed the London 10k, surrounded by sun and blue skies.
Starting in Piccadilly, passing many iconic landmarks, and finishing near Parliament Square, the route was made for a personal best!
“Running through the beautiful streets of London was an exhilarating experience, and it was made even more special knowing that every step taken was towards supporting Action Tutoring.” – Ashutosh, fundraiser
Booming atmosphere and iconic London 10k route
The London 10k is renowned for its carnival-like atmosphere, and this year’s event was no exception, with roaring music and applauding supporters.
“The atmosphere throughout the run was amazing, people cheering and music blaring was so much fun and helped push me on.” – Eluario, fundraiser
Running past incredible sights like Big Ben, the London Eye, and the River Thames made for an unforgettable experience. Westminster Bridge even brought a welcome surprise!
“Reaching Westminster Bridge and having people shoot water guns to help cool us all down for the last couple of kilometres was a much-needed blessing and so much fun for everyone involved.” – Gabe, staff fundraiser
Best-friend duo
The camaraderie shared between friends can be a powerful motivator for taking on a personal challenge. Running the race as a duo, Gabe and Eluario created a lasting memory as they ran side-by-side.
“Running with one of my best mates made the experience so much better as we were able to push each other.” – Gabe, staff fundraiser
They both attributed their success to the mutual encouragement they provided throughout the race, helping them push through to the finish line.
Keeping the cause in mind
Driven by their commitment to our cause, our runners maintained high motivation and determination throughout their training and on race day.
“Knowing that our efforts will support educational needs for those who require extra help made it all worthwhile.” – Bernard
pose proudly with their medals.
Not only did they raise vital funds, but our team pushed themselves physically and mentally to achieve their goals.
“Running for such a great cause was a huge motivator, making me push myself to complete the race and finish it in as fast a time as possible.” – Eluario, fundraiser
“This event was not just about pushing my physical limits but also about contributing to a cause close to my heart.” – Ashutosh, fundraiser
Picture credit: Saucony London 10k/Marathon Photos Live
Victorious fundraising
All their hard work paid off! The team raised an incredible £3,049.93, rising to £3,321.80 with Gift Aid.
This could provide an incredible 610 high quality pupil workbooks, or online training for 1,071 volunteer tutors.
A huge thank you to QBE, of which Action Tutoring is the UK community partner of their foundation. We are grateful to them for matching the donations of their four runners in this race.
“A huge well done to our team of 10 who took on this personal achievement whilst fundraising for our important work. Our vision is a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background. We couldn’t achieve this without you. Thank you!” – Hannah O’Neill, Head of Philanthropy
Fundraise for us
Do you want to get involved in a fundraising challenge for us? We might just have the opportunity for you!
Contact our Fundraising Coordinator, Molly, at molly.cottrill@actiontutoring.org.uk for a full list of our events. You can also check out our Fundraising Pack for all the ways you can support us.
Fundraisers take on the Bristol 10k for disadvantaged pupils
4 July 2024
Five formidable fundraisers completed the Bristol 10k to raise crucial funds for pupils facing disadvantage across England.
Over 15,000 participants took on the route, passing stunning views and famous graffiti murals, whilst pushing their physical limits.
Read on to hear why our fundraisers took on this challenge to support the cause.
Dedicated support team
Our runners enjoyed some fantastic support on the day.
Staff from various departments of our organisation turned up to support, including Senior Bristol Programme Coordinator, Chloe, Senior Engagement Coordinator, Abby and Bristol and Sussex Programme Manager, Rachel.
Chloe reflects on the buzzing atmosphere of the day.
It was brilliant cheering on the runners at the Bristol 10k! There’s always such a great energy on the day, from both runners and supporters. – Chloe
Abby made a race day poster for Freya. It wasn’t just for cheering her on. The poster, which Freya loves, now holds a pride of place on her bedroom wall!
Chloe and Rachel tracked me on the app and found good spots to wave at me
and cheer me on, and Abby made a ‘go Freya go’ poster
which I now have up on my bedroom wall!” – Freya
Dad and daughter duo
Freya, our Senior Bristol Programme Coordinator, teamed up with her dad, David, to conquer the race. It was a fantastic experience they’ll both cherish.
The race was much better than I expected! I was really happy that I achieved my goal of not stopping to walk. It was so good to run with my dad and to see the other fundraisers after the race. – Freya
Being mindful of the heat, Freya’s advice to future runners is to make sure you keep hydrated!
It was really hot and we didn’t know when we ran past the water station that there wasn’t going to be another one, so my advice to future fundraisers would be to grab two water bottles because you never know if there’s another water station on the route! – Freya
Fundraising success!
The team of five raised an incredible £955.17, rising to £1175.93 with Gift Aid!
This amount could provide a year of face-to-face tutoring for 2 pupils. It could also provide 203 high quality workbooks for face-to-face tutors.
Congratulations to our five fantastic fundraisers who worked tirelessly to raise funds for our pupils by running the Bristol 10k. Our vision is a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background. We couldn’t achieve this vision without you, thank you! – Hannah O’Neill, Head of Philanthropy
Get involved
Do you want to get involved in a fundraising challenge for us? We might just have the opportunity for you!
We’re currently looking for fundraisers to join our team for the London-Brighton Cycle Ride (55 miles) in September. Contact our Fundraising Coordinator, Molly, at molly.cottrill@actiontutoring.org.uk, or sign up via the link below!
Fearless fundraisers take on the Birmingham 10k to raise vital funds!
21 June 2024
Four incredible Action Tutoring fundraisers have taken on the Birmingham 10k to support disadvantaged young people. Pushing their physical limits, the fundraisers showed great dedication to our important cause of closing the education attainment gap.
Read on to hear about Orla, Molly, John, and Justina’s incredible commitment to our cause.
Booming atmosphere
Our Fundraising Coordinator for Campaigns, Events, and Individual Giving, Molly, attended the race to cheer on our incredible team. She highlights how the atmosphere on race day was electric.
The atmosphere was incredible! Supporters cheered all the way along the route, and the start and finish lines had a carnival-like atmosphere. Music was blaring and everyone was in high spirits. – Molly
Molly also shares her pride for our runners’ bravery and dedication by completing this personal challenge for our pupils.
It was amazing to see so many participants for various charities. I was immensely proud to see our runners sporting our Action Tutoring t-shirts through Birmingham’s streets! – Molly
Finish line celebrations
After the race, Molly met our fundraisers who were all enthusiastic about their experience, calling it both fun and rewarding.
Orla and Molly are colleagues from QBE, of which Action Tutoring is the UK community partner of their Foundation. The two of them had a great time at the race, celebrating afterwards with some well-deserved pizza! Thank you to QBE for matching their donations!
During the race’s tougher moments, Justina drew inspiration from a pupil she tutored as an Action Tutoring volunteer. Remembering the positive change she made in their educational journey helped her push forward.
John said he felt humbled by the support he had received. This includes his family and friends with their generous donations, and his daughter, who cheered him on at race day.
Triumphant fundraising
It’s wonderful to see these fundraisers raising money to support Action Tutoring’s nationwide work and representing us in Birmingham, where we have over 170 pupils at 7 schools! Thanks so much!! – Alex Wilson, Midlands Programme Manager
The team of four collectively raised an incredible £5,478.24, rising to £6,485.74 with Gift Aid!
This staggering amount could provide a year of face-to-face tutoring for 13 pupils. It could also provide enhanced DBS checks for 600 volunteer tutors!
Thank you to our team of four that ran in this event in aid of our important work. We sincerely appreciate your effort and commitment to helping us close the attainment gap and tackle education inequality head on! – Hannah O’Neill, Head of Philanthropy
Fight education inequality with us!
Inspired by Orla, Molly, John, and Justina’s achievements? You can be a champion for education equality too!
- Run or cycle for our cause: We have charity spots open at summer sporting events. See the full list on our fundraising page.
- Dream up your own challenge: Can’t find the perfect event? Contact Molly, our Fundraising Coordinator (molly.cottrill@actiontutoring.org.uk), to discuss your own fundraising ideas – sports or otherwise!
