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The Richard Whitehead Foundation will support and inspire disabled people through sport

The Richard Whitehead Foundation is a small charity with big aspirations to create social change and use the power of sport for the benefit of disabled people. We believe in the impact of sport: the increased mental well-being; the confidence; the self-esteem; the social inclusion and employability which come from it. We want the disability community to be able to thrive and benefit from all these opportunities.

02/11/2026

We are delighted to announce the winner of our Robin Hood Half Marathon Top Fundraiser competition! It was a close one with so many fundraisers surpassing their targets this year.

🎉 A huge congratulations to our Top Fundraiser, Alice Mason. Alice Mason took on the Robin Hood Half Marathon and raised an incredible £1,350, plus £287 in Gift Aid. This brings her total to £1,637 in support of the Richard Whitehead Foundation. What an incredible achievement!

Thank you to every runner, donor and supporter who helped make this year's fundraising so special. Together you raised an incredible £22,102.47 for the Richard Whitehead Foundation, including £3,311.53 in Gift Aid.

Thank you to everyone who took part and supported our campaign. 💙

01/11/2026

Good luck in New York, Richard! 🗽🏃‍♂️

We're sending a huge good luck to our incredible Founder and President, Richard Whitehead MBE, as he takes on the iconic New York City Marathon today, his 109th marathon!

After an extraordinary year that has seen Richard achieve three world records, he's back on the start line for another 26.2 miles, taking on one of the world's most famous marathons. 🏅🌎

Your determination and passion for breaking barriers continue to inspire us all, and we couldn't be prouder!

Wishing you an amazing race, Richard. We'll be cheering you on from across the pond! ❤️👏

Want to follow Richard's progress? Track him using bib number 644 on the official NYC Marathon app! 📱

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from everyone at the Richard Whitehead Foundation! 🎃

A reminder that if you're in the Amersham area, be sure to check out Nightmare on Charsley Close, where their incredible Halloween display is back today with a creepy circus theme for 2026! 🎪🤡

From creepy clowns and giant inflatables to animatronics, carnival games and plenty of spooky surprises, there's lots to see and enjoy!

The display is completely FREE to visit, with optional donations supporting the Richard Whitehead Foundation and Fight for Sight.

We're so grateful to the organisers for choosing us as one of their two charities this year and for all the hard work they've put into creating such a fantastic experience for the local community. 🧡

📍 Charsley Close, Amersham

Can't make it? You can still support the fundraising here:

https://givewheel.com/fundraising/21183/nightmare-on-charsley-close-halloween-display/

29/10/2026

Race day may be over, but the fundraising competition isn't quite finished yet! 🏃‍♂️🏆

Our incredible Robin Hood Half Marathon fundraisers have gone above and beyond, raising over £22,000 (including Gift Aid) to help us break down barriers to sport and physical activity for disabled people! 💜

We're so grateful to everyone who has supported us, but there's still one prize up for grabs...

The person who raises the most money will receive a specially designed Richard Whitehead Foundation Top Fundraiser T-shirt! 👕🏆

With fundraising closing this Saturday, 31 October, there's still time for any last-minute donations to count towards the competition.

You can support our fundraisers here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rwf-robinhoodhalf2026

Whether you ran, donated, cheered or shared our fundraising pages, thank you for being part of such a fantastic event! 👏

24/10/2026

Next marathon stop… Washington, USA 🏃‍♂️🇺🇸

After an incredible performance at the Chicago Marathon earlier this month, our charity Founder and President, is back in America to take on his 108th marathon tomorrow!

Richard continues to inspire us with his determination and passion for breaking down barriers and raising awareness of the importance of inclusion in sport.

Wishing you the very best of luck, Richard! We're all cheering you on! 💜💗

22/10/2026

Halloween is creeping up on us... 🎃👻

Things are getting SPOOKTACULAR in Amersham as Nightmare on Charsley Close returns for 2026, and we're delighted to be one of the two charities they've chosen to support this year, alongside Fight for Sight.

The countdown is on to 31 October, when the full Halloween display will be revealed! From spooky decorations to Halloween lights, it's set to be a frightfully good display, all for a great cause!

A huge thank you to the organisers for choosing to support us. We know an incredible amount of hard work goes into creating a display like this, and it looks absolutely fantastic! 👏

If you're in the Amersham area, why not pop along, enjoy the spooky atmosphere and show your support?

Can't make it? You can still support the fundraising here:

https://givewheel.com/fundraising/21183/nightmare-on-charsley-close-halloween-display/

19/10/2026

This week is Invisible Disabilities Week (18–24 October), a chance to recognise the experiences of people living with disabilities and health conditions that aren’t always immediately apparent.

It’s estimated that around 80% of disabilities are non-visible. These can include neurological, cognitive, sensory, mental health and chronic conditions.

Living with a non-visible condition can mean managing pain, fatigue or symptoms that change from day to day. People may also face assumptions about what they can do, or find that taking part in everyday activities means explaining their needs and asking for adjustments.

At the Richard Whitehead Foundation, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to be active and included in a way that works for them. By listening, being flexible and making activities accessible, we can help more people feel welcome.

16/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone at Dunkirk Primary School for their fantastic fundraising throughout the summer and beyond, raising an incredible £5,315.11 for The Richard Whitehead Foundation! 💛

After smashing their original £2,500 target, they doubled their goal to £5,000 and surpassed that too!

They’ve organised and taken part in so many brilliant fundraising events, including their Sunrise to Sunset challenge, Break the Rules Day, the Robin Hood Mini Marathon and Half Marathon, alongside lots more!

From everyone at the Foundation, thank you to the pupils, staff and families for your enthusiasm, generosity and ongoing support. It means so much to us and helps more disabled people access sport and physical activity.

The children have also made this amazing video, which we’re delighted to share! 🎥

Address

C/o 9ine Accounting, 76 Bridgford Road
Chaddesden
NG26AX

Website

https://www.whitehead.foundation/

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