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Business News Wales
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Business News Wales
Charitable Foundation Seeks Runners to Support Grassroots Sport Through Cardiff Half Marathon
Runners who are looking to secure a space in the 2025 Cardiff Half Marathon can do so by running for the Run 4 Wales (R4W) Charitable Foundation. Run 4 Wales aims to deliver world-class events with a positive social agenda. It said that its events provide a platform to champion equality and diversity, mental and physical health, women's running, community regeneration, volunteering, charity fundraising and environmental sustainability. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, surpluses generated by Run 4 Wales are invested into the R4W Charitable Foundation which supports and gives funding to grassroot sport and community projects. There are 50 spaces available to run for the R4W Charitable Foundation. Those who wish to do so can enter the Cardiff Half for £10 when pledging to raise £250 for the charity. They will also receive an exclusive team running vest if they manage to raise £75 by 8th August. Extreme endurance athlete and adventurer and broadcaster, Lowri Morgan, will be spearheading the R4W Charitable Foundation running team. Lowri, who is also on the charity's board of trustees, said: 'The Run 4 Wales Charitable Foundation is extremely passionate about increasing participation and diversity in physical activity in Wales. 'The charity has so far been able to invest £1 million into grassroots sport and community projects within Wales and our team of runners will help us achieve an even greater impact. 'By joining our team at the Cardiff Half Marathon, you'll not only be achieving something incredible yourself, but by fundraising, you'll also be helping children, young people and adults across Wales take their first steps towards a more active and healthier life.' All money raised will enable the charitable foundation to continue investing in grassroots sport and community projects. Since it was founded in 2015 money has been used to provide funding to the Welsh Schools Athletics Association, creating District, National and International Competition opportunities for school-age athletes. Funding has also been invested in Run Wales, Welsh Athletics' social running programme which aims to inspire and encourage adults in Wales to run. It has helped to set up more than 100 social running groups across Wales and supported 48 parkrun events. It has also provided race entries and training support for more than 1,000 first time runners from diverse groups thanks to initiatives like the ABW 500 and R4W 100 Clubs. More recently the R4W Charitable Foundation has looked to drive an increase in running diversity and children's activity in Wales. It's provided funding into the Daily Mile, a scheme which looks to improve the physical, social and mental health and wellbeing of children. It encourages schools to get their pupils outside for 15 minutes each day to run, jog or walk a mile in the fresh air with their friends. Another initiative is Starting Blocs, a programme which introduces children to the world of athletics, allowing them to learn key movement skills through games that are designed to teach them the foundations of running, jumping and throwing. It is also continuing to help the Mwslima Running Club, a Cardiff based Muslim women's running club, through facilitating track sessions and enrolling members onto the Leadership in Running Fitness Course to ensure they're fully qualified and equipped with the knowledge they need to help the club, and its members, thrive.
Wales Online
21-04-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Eryri business behind iconic endurance events has been bought
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A major events business in North Wales has been bought. Run 4 Wales Ltd (R4W) announced it has acquired Always Aim High Events Ltd in a move that sees the mass-participation event organisers join forces across Wales. Always Aim High, based in Llanberis, was established in 2011 and includes a portfolio of well-established races, including the iconic Slateman, Snowman and Sandman triathlons and the Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri. R4W is a not-for-profit social enterprise and charitable foundation set up to promote, manage and deliver major sporting events. Established in 2012, it has grown into one of the UK's best-known mass participation event organisers. Its portfolio includes the Cardiff Half Marathon and Newport Marathon Festival, with surpluses invested into grassroots sport and community projects through the Run 4 Wales Charitable Foundation. Matt Newman, Chief Executive at Run 4 Wales, said: 'We're so proud to welcome Always Aim High Events into the Run 4 Wales family, which will see us expand our reach right across the country, delivering Wales's most iconic mass participation events from bases in Cardiff and now from the new Always Aim High Events office in Llanberis. 'Always Aim High Events have built a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality events and the team has worked hard to make sure that participants are always at the forefront of event delivery, while also ensuring local businesses and communities are supported. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to integrate, share our knowledge across the sector and create a lasting impact right across Wales.' Nigel Kendrick, Co-Founder of Always Aim High Events, which has so far donated more than £250,000 to local charities and groups as a direct result of the event in their local area, said: 'This is an exciting opportunity for Always Aim High Events and the team here in Llanberis. It marks a major milestone for the business, giving it the platform to grow and thrive long into the future. This next chapter will also deliver a significant economic boost to the events sector here in North Wales. 'I am incredibly proud of everything Always Aim High Events has achieved over the past 15 years — from driving major economic benefits for Wales through our events to setting the standard for sustainable and responsible event management and extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone that has been part of our journey. I am excited to see the company continue to flourish under its new investors, Run 4 Wales." Tim Lloyd, Co-Founder of Always Aim High Events, added: 'Always Aim High Events has been my passion for well over 15 years — a passion project that grew into a thriving business, and I've enjoyed every minute of the journey. From the beginning, it's been all about community, working alongside incredible people to bring world-class events to the stunning landscapes of North Wales. I'm delighted to continue supporting the business into the future. I'm genuinely excited to see Always Aim High Events flourish under Run 4 Wales — it's a fantastic opportunity for the team, and I look forward to watching them go from strength to strength.' The organsiations have worked alongside each other for a number of years as part of MSO Cymru, a group of mass participation sporting event organisations that collaborate on best practice within the industry. However, this new partnership will allow for even greater collaboration to help enhance event delivery and participant experience. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community See what's happening in your area:
North Wales Live
21-04-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Eryri business behind iconic endurance events has been bought
A major events business in North Wales has been bought. Run 4 Wales Ltd (R4W) announced it has acquired Always Aim High Events Ltd in a move that sees the mass-participation event organisers join forces across Wales. Always Aim High, based in Llanberis, was established in 2011 and includes a portfolio of well-established races, including the iconic Slateman, Snowman and Sandman triathlons and the Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri. R4W is a not-for-profit social enterprise and charitable foundation set up to promote, manage and deliver major sporting events. Established in 2012, it has grown into one of the UK's best-known mass participation event organisers. Its portfolio includes the Cardiff Half Marathon and Newport Marathon Festival, with surpluses invested into grassroots sport and community projects through the Run 4 Wales Charitable Foundation. Matt Newman, Chief Executive at Run 4 Wales, said: 'We're so proud to welcome Always Aim High Events into the Run 4 Wales family, which will see us expand our reach right across the country, delivering Wales's most iconic mass participation events from bases in Cardiff and now from the new Always Aim High Events office in Llanberis. 'Always Aim High Events have built a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality events and the team has worked hard to make sure that participants are always at the forefront of event delivery, while also ensuring local businesses and communities are supported. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to integrate, share our knowledge across the sector and create a lasting impact right across Wales.' Nigel Kendrick, Co-Founder of Always Aim High Events, which has so far donated more than £250,000 to local charities and groups as a direct result of the event in their local area, said: 'This is an exciting opportunity for Always Aim High Events and the team here in Llanberis. It marks a major milestone for the business, giving it the platform to grow and thrive long into the future. This next chapter will also deliver a significant economic boost to the events sector here in North Wales. 'I am incredibly proud of everything Always Aim High Events has achieved over the past 15 years — from driving major economic benefits for Wales through our events to setting the standard for sustainable and responsible event management and extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone that has been part of our journey. I am excited to see the company continue to flourish under its new investors, Run 4 Wales." Tim Lloyd, Co-Founder of Always Aim High Events, added: 'Always Aim High Events has been my passion for well over 15 years — a passion project that grew into a thriving business, and I've enjoyed every minute of the journey. From the beginning, it's been all about community, working alongside incredible people to bring world-class events to the stunning landscapes of North Wales. I'm delighted to continue supporting the business into the future. I'm genuinely excited to see Always Aim High Events flourish under Run 4 Wales — it's a fantastic opportunity for the team, and I look forward to watching them go from strength to strength.' The organsiations have worked alongside each other for a number of years as part of MSO Cymru, a group of mass participation sporting event organisations that collaborate on best practice within the industry. However, this new partnership will allow for even greater collaboration to help enhance event delivery and participant experience.
