National social care charity, Community Integrated Care is celebrating a special milestone, announcing its biggest ever official team of runners to represent the charity in the 2026 TCS London Marathon.
In a year where more than 1.2 million people applied to take part in the event, the charity has secured 12 Gold Bond places annually for the next four years. This achievement will see colleagues, partners and supporters come together on one of the world’s greatest sporting stages, raising both funds and awareness for the charity’s mission of enabling people with support needs to live the best lives possible.
On 26 April 2026, a team of 12 runners – including four Community Integrated Care colleagues; one of the charity’s official Ambassadors and Rugby League legend, Jamie Jones-Buchanan MBE; representatives from the charity’s partner organisations such as the Lawn Tennis Association and Rugby Football League, and charity supporters – will take on the 26.2-mile challenge.
Funds raised by the team will support lifechanging programmes that tackle social, financial and health inequalities for people with disabilities across the UK. This includes initiatives such as the charity’s inclusive sports programmes, it’s accessible cookery campaign ‘Care to Cook’ and www.What-To-Do.co.uk – the charity’s free online community that provides weekly, accessible experiences for social care.
Jim Kane, Chief Executive Officer of Community Integrated Care, said, “We’re incredibly proud and grateful to the team taking on the London Marathon for Community Integrated Care this year. This represents so much more than a race – it’s a celebration of the passion, dedication and partnership that drives our charity forward every day.”
He continued, “The funds raised will directly support programmes that change lives, promote inclusion and create new opportunities for people with support needs, across the UK. I’m inspired by each of our runners – their participation symbolises a powerful commitment to collaboration, inclusion and changing lives through shared purpose. We’ll be cheering them on every step of the way.”
Find out more and support the team here.
