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Are you up for the challenge of a lifetime?

We offer events from bucket list challenges like the firewalk to the London Marathon and Swim Serpentine (pictured). Or, you can host a simple bake sale if that's not for you. Whatever you do, your efforts are helping us to Save Sight. Change Lives. 

Swimmers in the water for the swim serpentine event

Up for a challenge?

“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it,” said Molière. 

That’s what taking part in a challenging fundraising event is all about.

Could you complete an epic two-mile swim in The Serpentine? Could you master mind over matter in a fire walk?

Could you take on the iconic London marathon?

Read on if you’re:

  • Up for ticking something off your bucket list.
  • Ready to see what you're made from.
  • Able to raise funds that will save sight and change lives.  

Find your fundraising event

  • London Marathon 2026

    By taking on this challenge and joining our team of incredible runners, you are helping change the lives of those who are blind or vision impaired.

    Jim Pomeroy spotted amongst the crowd while running the London Marathon

  • Firewalk May 2025

    Crank up the heat this May with our first ever FIREWALK! We’re taking over St Martins-In-Fields for a thrilling walk over hot coals. Raise money, face your fears and kick off the winter season in style! Register for only £25.

    A person walks over coals

  • Other challenges

    From bungee jumps and inflatable races to fun runs and Triathlons! We have something for everyone.

    Two mud covered women ducking through hanging wires to get past the obstacle

  • Swim Serpentine

    A one-day open water swimming festival staged in the heart of London. Swimmers will have the chance to swim two miles.

    A swimmer taking part in the Swim Serpentine race

Fancy a different challenge?

We have teamed up with Run For Charity to provide a whole range of events to suit all appetites! Feel like getting muddy - check out the Tough Mudder series! Feel like reliving your youth - check out the Inflatable race! We have something for everyone!

Other Challenges

Not seen an event that's right for you? 

From bake sales to marathons and everything in between, we have a fundraising idea to suit everyone.
Or come up with your own fundraising masterplan and let us know about it! 

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From sponsored cycles to sight-saving science. 

Your fundraising is Saving Sight. Changing Lives.

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