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RUNNING WITH PURPOSE: STARC's Charitable Impact

💛 At STARC, running is just the beginning. We're proud to champion causes that matter—supporting charities both locally and across the UK through generous club donations and heartfelt fundraising efforts.

🏅 Over the years, STARC has contributed to a wide range of charitable organisations, helping to make a real difference in the lives of others. Below, you’ll find just a few examples of the donations made by our club.

But the true heartbeat of our giving lies in our members. Whether raising funds through personal challenges, community events, or quiet acts of kindness, every STARC runner who’s gone the extra mile for charity deserves recognition. Your compassion inspires us all.

Date
Charity
Donation
05/11/2025
Par Track (Restoration following fire)
£300
18/08/2025
Mountain Rescue
£75
02/07/2025
Brain Tumour Support
£153
28/04/2025
Mountain Rescue
£195
20/09/2024
St Austell Food Bank
£250
06/06/2024
Brain Tumour Support
£200
14/05/2024
Eden Project 1,400 Tree Saplings planted
£189
15/03/2024
Food Bank St Austell
£120
16/05/2022
Cornwall Air Ambulance & Mind
£250
19/09/2019
Merlin Centre
£1,000
19/09/2019
Ann Conray Trust
£1,000
18/06/2019
St John Ambulance
£1,000
05/08/2018
St John Ambulance
£1,159
27/04/2018
Cornwall Hospice Care
£1,000
30/09/2017
Menears Trust Donation
£1,000
14/09/2017
St John Ambulance
£1,558.29
31/01/2017
Royal Cornwall Hospital
£500
21/06/2016
Meningitis Now Charity Donation
£250
10/05/2016
Whizz Kids
£1,450
10/05/2016
Fleet
£1,938.35
11/01/2015
Little Harbour
£500
11/01/2015
Fleet
£500
11/01/2015
Tanya's Courage
£500
11/01/2015
Penhaligon's Friends
£500

2026 recognises the South West Coast Path as our main charity for the year.

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