Introducing our TCS London Marathon 2026 runners
Our amazing runners are taking on the incredible challenge of the London Marathon, proudly flying the flag for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity. Each of them is putting their heart into every step of the 26.2 miles, helping us change the lives of children and adults with dyslexia.
You can be part of their journey. Support our London Marathon fundraisers by donating, sharing their stories, or cheering them on. Every contribution helps ensure no one with dyslexia is left behind
We’re delighted to introduce this year’s inspiring team of runners:
Celebrating our Paris Marathon 2026 heroes
We’re proud to have an extraordinary team of runners taking on the the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity. Their passion and determination reflect our mission to ensure that every child and adult with dyslexia gets the support they need.
Join them on their journey. Every donation, share, or message of encouragement helps them go that little bit further—and creates a lasting impact for people with dyslexia.
Here are the remarkable individuals running for us in Paris this year:
Two Fundraising Challenges to Support People with Dyslexia
This year, we’re inviting supporters to take on not one, but two incredible obstacle events, helping children and adults with dyslexia access the specialist support they urgently need.
Take on the Ultimate Tough Mudder Challenge
Ready to dive into the muddiest, mightiest adventure around? Tough Mudder is the ultimate obstacle experience, built for teamwork, laughter and plenty of dirt. With no competition and no timing, it’s all about supporting your teammates to conquer the course and proudly earn the world‑famous orange headband.
Every participant receives:
- 🏅 Finishers Medal
- 👕 Finisher Shirt
- 🎽 Finishers Headband
- 🅿️ Free Parking
Search by postcode to find a Tough Mudder near you, then take part for a brilliant cause!
Bounce Your Way Through the Inflatable 5k
The Inflatable 5k, the world’s BIGGEST and most EPIC inflatable obstacle course, is coming to locations across the country. Expect giant inflatables, huge slides and plenty of giggles as you jump, bounce and slide your way to the finish.
Perfect for families, friends or solo adventurers – read more here!
- Children aged 5–15 can take part with a paying participating adult.
- Courses are available nationwide — simply search by postcode to find your nearest event.
By taking part in either challenge, you’ll be helping to empower people with dyslexia, funding assessments, tuition, and life‑changing support for those who need it most. Every step, slide and splash of mud helps transform lives.
Sign up today—and be a hero for people with dyslexia!
Nordomatic’s Southeastern Team Supports Helen Arkell as 2026 Charity of the Year
We are delighted to have been chosen as Nordomatic’s Charity of the Year for 2026.
We greatly appreciate this support and look forward to working collaboratively with their organisation to raise awareness and help more individuals with dyslexia throughout the year ahead.
Nordomatic is a long‑established leader in smart building technology and Building Management Systems (BMS), founded in 1967 and now operating across Europe. Often described as “The Brain of the Building,” Nordomatic combines deep technical expertise with innovative digital solutions to help organisations manage buildings more effectively. With a large team across more than 30 offices, they play a significant role in driving the transition to smarter, greener, and more efficient built environments.
We are delighted that their divisional team in London and the Southeast will be fundraising for us and thrilled to hear so many at Nordomatic love to take part in exciting challenges for charity.
This June some of the Nordomatic team will be taking part in the London to Brighton bike ride for Helen Arkell. If you are nearby, why not cheer them on as they cross the finish line near the Pier on Maderia Drive at Brighton Seafront on Sunday 21 June 2026.
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If you’d like to help Nordomatic, a JustGiving fundraiser is available for donations to our cause: https://www.justgiving.com/page/nordomatic2026
Thank you!
The Big Give #ChristmasChallenge
Your Donation Will Be DOUBLED This December !
We’re very excited to let you know that we have been selected to participate in this year’s Big Give #ChristmasChallenge.
That means that every donation made to our campaign via BigGive.org during the week of 2 – 9 December, will be doubled.
All donations to Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity will be matched £1 for £1 through the #ChristmasChallenge, helped by our group of incredible pledgers and our champion match funder, AKO Foundation.
Your donation of £10 turns into £20, your £50 into £100 – and so on!
So whatever you can give, no matter the size, every donation will make double the difference helping us to deliver specialist support for people with dyslexia.
What can you do now?
✅ Starting today at midday and running until 9 December, make a donation to the Big Give’s #ChristmasChallenge here. The donate button will appear on the Big Give Helen Arkell page when the campaign starts at 12pm (midday) today.
✅ Share the campaign with friends, family, or on social media – anyone who may want their donation doubled!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at fundraising@helenarkell.org.uk
Thank you so much for your support – together, we can make twice the impact in 2026!
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Q & A’s
1) Online donations to participating Charities received during the live campaign will be matched initially by pledge funds. Once a Charity has used all of its pledge funds, donations will be matched by Champion funds until Champion funds are exhausted or until the campaign ends, whichever is sooner.
2) Once our Charity pledge funds and Champion funds have been exhausted, our donation page on the Big Give website will clearly state that any subsequent donations will not be matched. Donors will still be encouraged to make an unmatched donation.
3) All donations made during the campaign must be made online via Big Give’s website without exception. Donations must be made via a Charity’s donation page on Big Give’s website, for the project which has been accepted into the campaign.
4) The minimum single donation that can be made during the campaign is £1. The maximum donation made during the campaign using a credit or debit card is £25,000. The largest donation made using our donation funds feature is £500,000.
5) A donation is eligible to be matched if it is made through the Charities campaign when the campaign is live and if there is sufficient funding available in the match fund for the selected Charity.
6) Once matching funds are reserved, donors will have 25 minutes to complete their donation. If the donation is not completed within 25 minutes, the Donor will be notified, and the match funding will be released back into the match fund for said Charity.
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Support from Spinach!
We’re incredibly proud to be supported by Spinach! 💚
We are pleased to announce that Spinach, an independent family run small chain of restaurants and shops in East Dulwich and Crystal Palace, is now supporting Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.
Spinach, whose founder Mel and several team members have dyslexia, have decided to help us following an assessment that one of their team had from Helen Arkell.
As they were only diagnosed as adults, they feel that they spent meant years of feeling “not good enough”… when all they needed was the right support.
Spinach are kindly supporting Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity via donations in their restaurant, helping children get the support they need early on.
If you are in the area, pop in, grab something delicious, and donate if you can. They also have a Just Giving page: Spinach London is fundraising for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
Thank you!
Good luck to our Royal Parks Half 2025 runners!
Running for Dyslexia Awareness!
This Dyslexia Awareness Week, we’re celebrating our incredible Royal Parks Half Marathon team as they gear up to race through the heart of London on Sunday 12 October.
By taking on this challenge, they’re not only raising vital funds to support people with dyslexia — they’re also helping to shine a spotlight on dyslexia and the importance of understanding and support.
A huge shout-out to Alex, Dan, Emma, Rachael, Tim and Andy — we’re so proud of you.
We’ll be cheering you every step of the way!
Please show your support and help them cross that finish line — every donation makes a difference! Donate
Rooted in Community: Squire’s Garden Centre Supports Helen Arkell
Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity Named Charity of the Year by Squire’s Garden Centre, Badshot Lea
We are delighted to share that we have been selected as the Charity of the Year by Squire’s Garden Centre in Badshot Lea, near Farnham.
This exciting partnership was chosen by Squire’s staff, who are passionate about supporting the local community. We are incredibly grateful for their enthusiasm and commitment to our cause.
With the support of Squire’s customers and team, we look forward to raising vital funds to help us continue providing specialist support, advice, and information to people with dyslexia, as well as to parents, teachers, and employers.
In addition to fundraising, we hope to be able to collaborate on specific projects, benefiting from the time, skills, and expertise that Squire’s staff may offer. As part of our collaboration, we’re exploring ways we can offer the Squire’s team our workplace sessions, providing valuable insights into dyslexia and how to support those affected.
We’re excited to see this opportunity take root and flourish — helping us reach more people with dyslexia and make a lasting difference in their lives.




















