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The best 5k and 10k charity runs
Raise funds while raising your heart rate
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Ways to raise money for charity at school
Creative fundraising ideas for students of any age
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Unwrap a VIP marathon upgrade this Christmas
Win a chance to run the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon as a VIP
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Heroes run in our family: Luke Uzoziri’s story
Luke shares his fundraising story for Mind, in honour of his Mum
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Festive workplace fundraising ideas
Raise some Christmas cheer for charity with our festive workplace fundraising ideas
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12 Ideas for Christmas fundraising
Festive-inspired tips to keep the donations coming in
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How to train for a marathon over Christmas
Stay on track during the festive season
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Helen the Cheesecake Runner’s fabulous fundraising ideas workshop
Fundraising ideas to get you ready for your next challenge
Helen the Cheesecake Runner | 1 hour+ (video)

Great fundraising ideas for kids
Fun charity activities to support good causes
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Team building activities for work
Fundraising ideas to unite your team
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Amazing places you’ll pass running the Virgin Money London Marathon
Alex Werner, head of history collections at the Museum of London, reveals seven slices of history this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon runners will pass
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Virgin Active: How to mix up your marathon training
Improve your marathon fitness and avoid common injuries
Virgin Active | 5 mins read

New Balance: finding the right trainers for your running style
From gait analysis to their top five trainers for marathon runners
New Balance | 5 mins read

Fundraising tools: social media gifs to ask for donations and say thanks
Mix up your social media with our fundraising gifs
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Virgin Money London Marathon Leaderboard
See our top fundraisers and find others supporting the same cause as you
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Where to stay for the Virgin Money London Marathon: hotel packages
From a champion’s breakfast to a free coach transfer to the start line, here’s our favourite marathon hotels
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Fundraising heroes run in our family
We’re celebrating fundraisers across Virgin Money Giving. Nominate a fundraiser today
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Gift Aid: what’s stopping you ticking that box
#tickthebox and make a world of difference
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Your marathon fundraising calendar
From now till race day, here’s some ideas from last year’s runners to help you hit your target
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What to expect for the Virgin Money London Marathon ballot results
Secure your place at the starting line
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The Virgin Money London Marathon route guide
Preview 26 miles of highs, lows, and glorious views
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Our marathon family share their fundraising ideas
Running the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon? 10 of last year’s runners share their top fundraising ideas.
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Fundraising heroes: How I went viral and raised over £10,000
2019 Virgin Money London Marathon runner Kerrie shares how she raised over £10,000 from virtual runs to viral videos.
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Fundraising heroes: How I attempted a world record at the Virgin Money London Marathon
How Chris Brown attempted a world record as the fastest field hockey goalkeeper and raised £5000
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Fundraising heroes: How I raised £35,000 using social media
Marathon runner John shares his story and how you can turn posts into pounds
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Charity fundraising ideas for the workplace
Get your workmates smiling with our workplace fundraising ideas
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12-week half marathon training plan
Run a half marathon like a boss with our simple 12 week training plan
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5 unique fundraising ideas
Creative ideas that stick in people’s minds for years to come
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Why you should be asking for donations in person
Take the time to have a one-on-one conversation
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Personal emails might be the spark you need
We all like a little love in our inbox
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Ideas To Make Your Virgin Money Giving Fundraising Page Brilliant
Great ideas to engage your supporters and increase fundraising
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Fundraising Apps - The Top 5 Best Fundraising Apps
Give your donations a boost with these top apps
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How To Get Help and Support For Your Fundraising
Find out where to approach to boost your efforts
Lucy Squance | 3 mins read

How To Set Up Your Virgin Money Giving Fundraising Page
Five easy steps to creating your fundraising page
3 mins read

How To Get Donations and Invigorate Your Fundraising Campaign
Top tips on how to engage donors
3 mins read

How To Promote Your Fundraising - Expert Fundraising Tips On How To Get Your Efforts Noticed
Expert tips on how to get your efforts noticed
3 mins read

How To Use Instagram To Boost Your Fundraising On Social Media
Use photos to help tell your story
4 mins read

Understanding the emotional journey of fundraising
How to prepare for the highs and lows
Marcus Webb | 5 mins read

Four Eye Catching and Creative Fundraising Ideas
Original thinking can help you stand out from the crowd
4 mins read

What Is Fundraising And How Does It Work - Virgin Money Giving
5 simple steps to achieving your fundraising target
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How to meet and beat your fundraising target
An insider’s guide to achieving your goal
Colin Burgin-Plews | 4 mins read

How To Fundraise: 5 Easy Ways To Fundraise
Great inspiration from real fundraisers
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The psychology of giving – and how fundraisers can learn from it
Creating that ‘warm glow’ could help you raise more
4 mins read

Your top ten fundraising tips
Creative ideas to increase sponsorship
3 mins read

How To Fundraise For Charity Online - Our Top 5 Tips
5 top tips for fundraising with Virgin Money Giving
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How To Use Social Media With Fundraising To Enhance Your Campaign
Social can quickly boost your charitable efforts
3 mins read

Peter’s fundraising story
“I ran 44 marathons, in 44 countries, in 44 days”
3 mins read

How to use video to fundraise
It’s a great way to engage your audience
4 mins read

Top Ten Workplace Fundraising Ideas For Charity
Fun ways to engage your colleagues
2 mins read

How To Plan and Host A Fundraising Event For Charity
Our experts’ top ten things to consider
3 mins read

Fundraising on the go with Siri
Find out your fundraising total at any time
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The Insider’s Guide To Marathon Training And Fundraising
Top 5 tips from the experts
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Jackie's fundraising story
“So many people will want to help you make a difference”
2 mins read

One foot in front of the other
It’s what we do
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Prepping for a marathon: big pink dress style
A guide to getting ready for race day
Colin Burgin-Plews & Virgin Money Giving | 3 mins read

Alzheimer's Research UK and The Virgin Money London Marathon
What the annual race means to the dementia charity
Lucy Squance | 3 mins read

Baasit’s Virgin Money London Marathon story
The Gogglebox star shares his experience
3 mins read

Dementia won’t stop me running a marathon
Sue took up running when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia
Dementia Revolution

Heidi’s Virgin Money London Marathon story
“Make sure you enjoy the journey”
3 mins read

Introducing Colin: The Man in the Big Pink Dress
Our guru Colin shares his tips for first timers
Colin Plews | 4 mins

Jonathan’s fundraising story
Tips on how to be your charity’s hero
4 mins read

Michael’s Virgin Money London Marathon story
“The best part is crossing the starting line”
3 mins read

Rachel Kneller’s Running Tips For Beginners and First-Time Runners
Helpful tips if you’re new to the Virgin Money London Marathon
Rachel Kneller | 2 mins read

Rachel Kneller's blog
An update on my fundraising journey
Rachel Kneller | 2 mins read

The Man in the Pink dress has a new costume
Colin Burgin-Plews has unveiled his 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon dress
Virgin Money Giving | 2 mins read

Why sleep is an important part of marathon training
Insight into the power of sleep in the run-up to a marathon
Marcus Webb | 5 mins read

How To Prepare For A Marathon
Advice for runners a month before race day
Jonathan Barr | 4 mins read

Miles more for Virgin Money London Marathon superheroes
The benefits of fundraising through Virgin Money Giving

Insiders Guide On How To Run A Marathon
Tips from runners to help get you better prepared
5 mins read

Rachel Kneller's blog
An update on my marathon journey
Rachel Kneller | 2 mins read

5 pubs to visit after the Virgin Money London Marathon
Top watering holes within stumbling distance of the finish line
Marcus Webb | 3 mins read

The Dementia Revolution is here
Introducing Barbara's Revolutionaries
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The Virgin Money London Marathon Running Show
Day one highlights
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The Virgin Money London Marathon Running Show
What you can expect from Virgin Money Giving
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Highlights of Day Four at the Virgin Money London Marathon Running Show
Here are a few of the top moments from day four
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Highlights of Day Three at the Virgin Money London Marathon Running Show
Here are a few of the top moments from day three
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Highlights of Day Two at the Virgin Money London Marathon Running Show
Here are a few of the top moments from day two
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Your memories of Virgin Money London Marathon race day
Five runners share their lasting moments
2 mins read

Marathon Costume Ideas and Inspiration
You could raise more money by dressing up
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Competition Winner's Story
Virgin Money London Marathon fundraiser shares his excitement of winning an exclusive Virgin Money Giving prize
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Discover our Virgin Money Giving Challenge Zone
It’s time to start the Marathon Party
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