British Heart Foundation reveals the 21 charities to benefit from flagship fundraiser

This year’s annual London to Brighton Bike Ride fundraiser will involve 21 charity partners, organisers the British Heart Foundation has confirmed.

The health charity has revealed that those taking part in the 18 June event will have the choice of fundraising for charities including UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency, WWF-UK, Action Medical Research and Alzheimer’s Research UK.

The event was first opened to other good causes last year, when 17 charities benefitted and £2.3m was raised.

The event in 2023 will be the 46th and will involve 10,000 taking part in the 54-mile ride, which starts in Clapham Common and finishes on Brighton’s seafront.

“Last year we saw a great appetite for charities to take part in our iconic cycling event,” said the NBHF’s London to Brighton event manager Ellie Mynes.

“Over 17 charities took part in our trial raising vital funds for great causes and helping us to build relationships across the charity sector.

“We’re thrilled to welcome even more charities from across the UK, to join us in next year's ride. We cannot wait for them to join us in 2023, cheering on all the cyclists as they heroically pedal the 54 miles from London to Brighton, all in the name of raising money for great causes and the BHF’s lifesaving research.”  

Others named as partners for 2023 are: Dementia UK, Water Aid, Mind, Alzheimer’s Society, Get Kids Going. Well Child, Smile Train, The Bikeability Trust, Tommy’s, Rethink, The Loss Foundation, Look Good Feel Better, Children with Cancer, Alcohol Change, Rocking Horse Children’s Charity, Diabetes UK, SANDS and Child Bereavement UK.

Among charities benefitting for a second-year running is WWF-UK.

“The 2022 London to Brighton Bike Ride was a great day for all charities involved and we’re thrilled to be able to offer our WWF supporters a chance to take on this iconic ride again in 2023,” said Arron Trott, WWF-UK’s events fundraising manager.

“The money raised will not only help fund BHF’s lifesaving science but will power our projects which restore nature, protect wildlife, and bring our world back to life.”