Fundraising Events
Set yourself a challenge and raise money to support your local NHS Charity
Take part and get fit, reach a goal, or cross off a bucket list item to support NHS Lothian patients, their families and staff.
From the everyday to the transformational, you can make healthcare better for everyone; from refurbishing wards, making them more comfortable for patients, providing wellbeing spaces to care for NHS staff or supporting cutting-edge technology or equipment that can change lives. All these things and more have the potential to transform healthcare.
Visit our events section for a full list of what’s on, or check out some of our upcoming events below. Become a #CharityChampion today!
Festive Fundraising
The National ‘Elf Service Day
Do you want to be on Santa’s nice list this year?
Treat your ‘elf to some festive fun and sign up to take part in The National ‘Elf Service Day on Thursday 7 December.
Running Events
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Join our #ChrarityChampions in one of the UK’s most popular running events and experience the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on 25/26 May 2024.
Choose from 9 distances including marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10k, 5k and junior events and run beautiful routes through the heart of Edinburgh.
Supernova Kelpies
15/16 March 2024
A fully inclusive 5K event for all ages and abilities. See the magnificent Kelpies and the Helix park lit up in this night-time event, and enjoy the spectacular light show all the way around.
100 Mile Challenge
1-30 June 2024
Run or walk 100 miles throughout June and raise money to support life-changing projects. Dust off your running or walking shoes and get started with your training. It’s as simple as that!
Scottish Half and Scottish 10K
18 August 2024
The fast and flat Scottish Half Marathon and 10K gives runners the opportunity to experience the beautiful East Lothian countryside before finishing in front of the grandstand at Musselburgh Racecourse.
Women’s 10K
22 September 2024
A great way to engage in physical activity and promote health and wellbeing all year round, as well as raising money to support NHS Lothian patients and staff. A beautiful, scenic route round Edinburgh City Centre.
Supernova Forth Road Bridge
2 November 2024
The iconic Forth Road Bridge will be completely closed for you to walk, jog or run 5K. Celebrate its 60th anniversary with a magical, immersive evening of light and colour and change thousands of lives for the better.
Men’s 10K
22 September 2024 – Edinburgh
A great way to engage in physical activity and promote health and wellbeing all year round, as well as raising money to support NHS Lothian patients and staff. A beautiful, scenic route round Edinburgh City Centre.
Walking
Kiltwalk 2024
Take part in Scotland’s largest walking event
In your community
NHS Big Tea
Gather your loved ones and toast to our incredible NHS! Whether it’s a tea party with family, a cake sale with friends or a get-together with colleagues, your efforts will contribute to enhancing care for NHS Lothian patients, visitors and staff. Register your interest today to be kept up to date with what’s happening and how you can get involved.
NHS 75th Birthday Fundraising Ideas
Our National Health Service (NHS) is celebrating its 75th Birthday in 2023. Get involved and help NHS Lothian to continue to make advancements in healthcare by supporting their official charity, patients, visitors and staff.
Do your own thing
Do your own thing
Do you have your own fundraising idea? We’d love to hear your plans and support you in any way we can.
Fundraising ideas
Stuck for ideas? No worries we have plenty!
Questions?
We can’t wait to hear about your fundraising ideas and challenges. Remember to tag us in your social media posts!