Dame Kelly Holmes Trust are the only UK youth sports charity who train world-class athletes to deliver personal, social and emotional development programmes to young people aged 11-25 facing disadvantage. By increasing a young person’s self-esteem, confidence and resilience it enables them to move into employment, become leaders within their communities, achieve in education and improve their wellbeing through sport and physical activity.

83% of young people said the coronavirus pandemic has made their mental health worse. Participants attending our programmes reported an increase in mental wellbeing across all our programmes last year, but we need your support in order to help more young people.

Young people facing disadvantage across the UK need our help. Your support is crucial in giving them a chance to succeed.

We would love you to join the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust Team, you will receive:
– Support from sign-up all the way to the finish line!
– A Dame Kelly Holmes Trust Team running vest
– Fundraising pack full of sponsorship ideas
– Top training and racing tips from one of our world-class athletes
– Post-race celebration event

Sign up for the Bath Half Marathon 2022

Or if you already have your own place then please consider us when choosing a charity to run for.