We need your help – Age UK

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic effect with the cancellation of thousands of events and the loss of billions in income through fundraising events.

The Virgin Money London Marathon alone, which should have taken place on Sunday 26 April, is the world’s biggest one-day fundraising event, which raised more than £66.4 million for thousands of charities in 2019.

As it cannot take place as planned, its organisers have created a ”lockdown-friendly event” which is easy for anyone to join in and make a difference, especially for local charities like us. Every small “event” can add up to something worthwhile.

We would like to encourage the public to support Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland by joining the2.6 Challenge to enable us to continue providing our life-changing services to local older people across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland.

From Sunday 26 April 2020, the challenge is to dream up an activity based around the numbers 2.6 or 26 and fundraise by selecting Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland as their chosen charity and donating via Virgin Money Giving at

You can find out more about the challenge by visiting https://www.twopointsixchallenge.co.uk/