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Our runners for the Asics London 10k Run
For the 6th time we have runners taking part in the iconic London 10k Run on Sunday 10th July. Thousands of runners will wind their way through Central London together. As well as seeing some of London's top landmarks, they will also run past the True Geographical Centre of London, down closed…
Mixed emotions after last Sunday's RideLondon-Essex 100
Huge congratulations and warm thanks to our amazing Barchester riders who took part in last Sunday’s RideLondon-Essex 100.
Virtually cycling to a better life
Hertfordshire based Community Interest Company 'Active in the Community' were the recipients of a funding contribution from us in January this year.
Crafternoon sessions
Just before Christmas 2021 we awarded funding to Swansea based charity Your Voice Advocacy. They are a member led charity for people with learning disabilities living in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. They have 150 members, some with learning and complex physical disabilities.
Activities to improve wellbeing
At the end of 2021 we made a funding contribution to The Churn Project. They are a charity
Gym and a swim
In December 2021, we awarded funding to a Coventry based charity called Involve Coventry. Our grant was used to help to continue their fitness for mental health project.
Barchester riders in the brand new RideLondon-Essex 100
We have a dynamic Barchester team taking part in the new RideLondon-Essex 100 on Sunday 29th May raising money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
Tour de Barchester 5th - 8th July
This year sees the exciting launch of the first ever ‘Tour de Barchester’. It is a 4-day cycle ride covering 211 miles, which will go through all four Barchester divisions, visiting 15 care homes and 1 hospital on the way.
Special lunch event
In December 2021 we awarded funding to Peterborough based charity, Crowland Cares. They provide care and practical support to people of all ages within the parish of Crowland.