Support vital medical research
Into a wide range of childhood conditions including rare diseases, cerebral palsy, autism, cancer and premature birth — and help drive discoveries that could change children’s lives.
Funding vital research
We’re on a mission to save and change children’s lives through medical research, developing treatments, vaccinations and cures.
Fighting rare disease
30% of children with a rare disease will lose their lives before their fifth birthday. With your help we can develop treatments and cures to tackle rare diseases that devastate children’s lives. Help fund vital research.
Premature birth and pregnancy complications
Some women experience complications during pregnancy which can involve the mother’s health, the baby’s health or both.
Childhood cancers
In the UK almost 4,000 children and young people under 25 are diagnosed with cancer every year. We are funding research to try and improve the chances and treatment for children with brain tumours and cancer.
Successes
With the help of all our supporters we have played a significant role in many medical breakthroughs for 70 years, starting with the development of the first UK polio vaccines.
Unlock a future medical breakthrough with a gift in your will
TCS London Marathon
Sunday 26 April 2026
Make it your goal to take on one of the world's most famous, and sought-after mass participation events, the TCS London Marathon! Apply for a charity place with Team Action to receive VIP treatment at the most prestigious marathon in the world.
Cycling Events
With cycling challenges both in the UK and abroad, there's definitely a challenge waiting for you. From beginners to the very experienced and with routes ranging 20 miles to hundreds of miles, come and join us in the fight for little lives.
Race the Sun
Our triathlon-style Race the Sun series pits teams against each other in a race against the setting sun, competing to bike, hike and paddle around some of the UK's most beautiful locations.
Running
Whether you’re looking for your first challenge or you’re a seasoned runner we’ve got an event for you. We have places in the world’s greatest and best-known events and races.
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Cycling heroes unite for the Champions of CycleSport Dinner 2025
The highly anticipated Champions of CycleSport Dinner, set to take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025 in London.
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New Research Training Fellowships
Our Research Training Fellowship scheme supports some of the most promising doctors and scientists early in their research careers – developing future leaders in children’s medical research. In 2025, we've funded three new fellowships at a value of almost £850,000.
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