R4W is a passionate advocate of the power of sport. We use the outreach of our events to make positive contributions to diversity, mental health, physical health, equality and diversity, community regeneration, volunteering, charity fundraising, responsible consumption, environmental sustainability and tourism.
As a not-for-profit, surpluses generated by R4W are invested into the R4W Charitable Foundation which supports and awards funding to grassroot sport and other community projects.
The R4W Charitable Foundation is a registered charity (charity number 1160212) and was founded in 2015.
Since being founded, it has allocated £1 million to schemes and initiatives that look to improve the health and wellbeing of those living in Wales:
Provided 6 years of funding to the Welsh Schools Athletics Association, creating District, National and International Competition opportunities for school-age athletes.
Invested in Run Wales, Welsh Athletics’ social running programme which aims to inspire, encourage and support ever adult in Wales to run, leading to the establishment of over 100 social running groups across Wales.
Worked with Run Wales to support 48 parkrun events in Wales where thousands of people walk, jog or run 5K every Saturday morning.
Provided race entries and training support for over 1,000 first time runners from diverse groups through initiatives like the ABW 500 and CHM 100 Club.
Provided funding to the Daily Mile, a scheme which looks to improve the physical, social and mental health and wellbeing of children, encouraging schools to get their pupils outside for 15 minutes each day to run, jog or walk a mile in the fresh air.
Supplied funding to Starting Blocs, a program aimed at introducing children into athletics, teaching them key movement skills to learn the foundations of running, jumping and throwing.
Supported the Mwslima Running Club, facilitating track sessions for training and enabling members to secure run leader qualifications.
When registering for a R4W event, you have the option to make a donation to our Charitable Foundation at the checkout.
Run 4 Wales Ltd is a trading subsidiary jointly owned by the R4W Charitable Foundation and the London Marathon Foundation. Enthuse Fundraising ID: 342976
There are 50 spaces available to run for the R4W Charitable Foundation at the 2025 Cardiff Half Marathon. Those who wish to do so can enter the race for just £10 when pledging to raise £250.