TCS London Marathon charity places: 32 partners, minimums from £2,200
32 of London's biggest charity partners, minimums from £2,200 to £3,000, most currently accepting 2027 race applications.
How charity places work
The TCS London Marathon's charity programme is the largest of any marathon on earth, with more than 1,000 partner charities offering bonded and ballot places each year. Bonded places run under the Charity Bond Scheme, split into Golden Bonds (four guaranteed entries per year for a four-year term) and Silver Bonds (two entries per year for a four-year term). The scheme was relaunched in 2024 to widen access beyond the long-standing partners and to bring 800 new charities into the system from the 2026 race onwards. Application windows for individual charity places typically open between October and January, often within 48 hours of the public ballot results announcement. Minimum fundraising targets range from no minimum at all up to £3,000 or more, with most well-known causes sitting between £2,200 and £2,800.
32 partners listed
Questions about charity places
When do London Marathon charity applications open?
Most charities open windows between October and January, typically within 48 hours of the ballot results. Cancer Research UK, Beat, and other high-demand partners close earlier.
What is the cheapest London Marathon charity place?
Anthony Nolan and NSPCC at £2,200, then most major partners cluster around £2,500 to £2,800. The highest among major partners is £3,000 with Cancer Research UK, Samaritans, Stroke Association, and Dementia UK.
Gold Bond vs Silver Bond, what is the difference?
Gold Bonds are four guaranteed entries per year for a four-year term, purchased directly from London Marathon Events. Silver Bonds are two guaranteed entries per year for a four-year term. The Charity Bond Scheme was relaunched in 2024 to bring 800 new charities in from 2026 onwards.
Can I apply to multiple London charities at once?
Yes, most runners apply to 3 to 5 in parallel. Be transparent with each, pulling out late after committing can burn bridges for future entries.