Fundraise for us

From challenging yourself to run a marathon, cycling from London to Brighton or hosting a cake sale – there are lots of way to support us. Sir Captain Tom inspired the nation and became a defining figure in 2020 with his fundraising effort to walk 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.

Are you feeling inspired and looking for a great cause to get behind? We would be incredibly grateful if you can fundraise for us - your support will assist in the mental health recovery of our local communities, and we’d love to help you raise as much as possible – whatever you are up to!

Let's put the fun back in fundraising!

You could host an Alice in Wonderland tea party and invite your guests to wear funny hats or do a Zumba class in your pyjamas, there’s no limit to how creative you can get. There’s an event for everyone who wants to make life better for people with mental health problems.

Download our fundraising pack

If you have managed to secure your own place in a charity event, you can still support us! When you set up your fundraising profile simply select us as your Charity, and you will still receive all the all of the amazing benefits we offer below:

• A coveted official #TeamSWLSTG top  
• A fundraising pack filled with support and useful information to get you started  
• Regular contact from us to guide you along on your charity event
• Promotion of your fundraising platform across our Trust channels   

If swimming is more your thing than running - our Trust Charity has 5 places for anyone who wants to get out there and make a big splash this summer!

Swim Serpentine attracts swimmers from all over the world, and is an exciting opportunity to build your endurance, push your limits and make unforgettable memories all while raising funds for our Trust Charity in one of London's most beautiful locations.

Ready to dive in? We have two lengths available – 1 mile (3 places) and 2 miles (2 places).

Date: 19 September 2026

Registration Fee: £30

Fundraising Target: £400

Level: Moderate to challenging depending on distance you select

Secure your spot today with a non-refundable entry fee of £30 and a fundraising target of £400. If you are keen to take the plunge this year and be a part of #TeamSWLSTG at Swim Serpentine 2026 contact us at  charitablefunds@swlstg.nhs.uk . Places will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

It’s time to get your running gear out, the UK’s favourite 10K is back. The Vitality London 10,000 is a vibrant and inclusive run that boasts a fun, festival atmosphere with iconic scenic beauty on a course that takes in some of London’s most impressive landmarks. Whether you want to run, jog, or stroll - everyone is welcome.

The race features a central London route starting on The Mall and finishing on Whitehall, passing major landmarks like St Paul's Cathedral and Big Ben. Get set to see London as you have never seen it before.

Looking for your next race?                                                                    

Date: 2 7 September 2026

Registration Fee: £20

Fundraising Target: £200

Level: Moderate 

To take part you will be asked to pay a non-refundable £20 registration fee and we ask that by signing up to this challenge you commit to raising a minimum sponsorship of £200.

Send us an email to  charitablefunds@swlstg.nhs.uk  to register your interest so you can take part and start raising funds for our charity. Places will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

All proceeds from both events will go to the South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust NHS Charitable Fund (registered charity number 1060944).

 

The Brighton Marathon attracts both elite athletes and charity runners from across the globe, so we are incredibly proud of our fundraisers who got to experience the buzz of the UK’s third-largest marathon by running this scenic coastal course and receiving their coveted finisher’s medals on Sunday, 6 April. They also raised an incredible £ 3,203 for our Trust Charity.

 

Congratulations to:

Juliet Armstrong who raised £2,120                             Joe and Katrina Frost who raised £1,083

                   

 

 

Last year’s London to Brighton Cycle Ride was our first ever Challenge for Charity event and we had 15 amazing fundraisers proudly flying the flag for #TeamSWLSTG. Excitement was in the air as they set off in our official Charity cycling jerseys on 15 September to take on the picturesque 54 miles from city to coast to raise funds for our Charity.

Their incredible feat of fitness and generosity of spirit helped us raise a total of £2881.25, with donations still rolling in! Every pound raised will enable our Charity to make a positive impact on our patients, their carers and families, as well as our amazing staff who look after them.

“Hello team, Just wanted to say a big thank you for organising the London-Brighton! I know there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes and it was great to see you there yesterday (sorry I missed you, Vincent!) Had a cracking time and will definitely be recommending to other colleagues for next year!” – Angus Walker

“Well done all and thank you Sarah for your continued support throughout the process. I am also pleased to say I've had more donations come through today, so I believe I've now hit my target!  The ride was great fun.” – Karim Hamie 

“We have all finished!!! - Congratulations everybody.” – Leo Bell  

“WELL DONE TEAM! Amazing effort! Also, without Sarah, Emily and Dave’s support, we would have all been up the creek without paddle – well, I certainly would have been! Thank you to the best support team.” – Candice Ingram

“Hey Sarah, Emily and Dave, without the organisation and being there at the start and end the whole thing just wouldn’t have been as good - not to say the promotion you have done for each and every one of us, the thanks are all ours!” - Ian Garlington

If you would also like to raise funds for our Charity and join our Fundraiser’s Hall of Fame, there's so many ways to get involved. Whether you run, hike, swim, walk or ramble your enthusiasm, energy and heartfelt passion could help you achieve a personal goal while raising vital funds to support our patients, their families and the amazing staff who look after them.

Don’t just take it from us, this is what our fundraiser’s have to say.

I’m thrilled to share that I successfully completed the 10k Vitality London Race in support of a mental health charity—and together, we raised over £1,000! I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and encouraged me throughout this journey. The support from the South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust Charity has been incredible, making me feel truly part of something special. It's an honour to contribute to raising awareness for mental health. This experience has reinforced the power of community and the importance of supporting mental health. If anyone is considering joining, I highly recommend it – it’s a rewarding experience, and the support you receive is amazing! Rachael Sachdev

 

My sister Emily works for the Trust, so I’m well aware of some of the amazing work it does for the community. I'd always wanted to do the London to Brighton ride, so when she mentioned that the Trust was offering places, I jumped at the opportunity to sign up! The team were amazing, providing top-notch cycling jerseys, setting up a fundraising page, keeping us informed with regular updates, and even being there at the start to cheer the SWLSTG team on. It genuinely felt like they were with me every step of the way. Tim Runcorn

London Marathon 2025

• David Moore

 

Thames Turbo Sprint 2025

• Emily Downey

 

Brighton Marathon 2025

• Juliet Armstrong
• Joe and Katrina Frost

 

Vitality 10k 2024

• Joanna Campbell 
• Remy Wesolowski 
• Johanna Stevenson 
• Donna Rafferty 
• Surinder Singh https 
• Ania Molinengo  
• Akshara Sekhar  
• Shaun Meyer-Ede  
• Simone Villiers  
• Rachael Sachdev   
• Thomas Dixon  
• Francesca Pearce  
• Morris Fischer   
• Gladys Piwakowski  
• Phoebe Blake  

 

London to Brighton 2024

• Angus Walker  
• Candice Ingram, Belinda Mitchell and Cass Weaver   
• Ewa Polomska  
• Kaja Polomska  
• Karim Hamie 
• Lasse Eini 
• Ian Garlington 
• Leo Packard-Bell 
• Lisa Patursson 
• Raphael Barberis
• Tim Runcorn  
• Vincent Young 
• Jenna Khalfan