Fundraising News

Running 10k in support of WAY: Victoria’s story

Jan 2026

WAY member Victoria is running 10K for WAY in memory of her husband. Here’s her story…

Leaping for WAY: Michelle’s charity skydive

Nov 2025

WAY member Michelle explains why she decided to jump out of a plane to raise funds that will support other young widowed people across the UK…

Serpentine Swim: Gemma takes the plunge for WAY

Oct 2025

One chilly morning in September, WAY member Gemma took the plunge for WAY, raising funds with her two childhood friends by taking part in the Serpentine Swim in London.

Great North Runners

Sept 2025

This weekend WAY have an amazing 7 runners raising funds by running the Great North Run..

WAY welcomes new trustee, Emma

Jul 2025

WAY Widowed and Young is pleased to welcome our eleventh member to the charity’s Board of Trustees – Emma Charlesworth.

Suzanne’s story: Running for WAY

Sept 2024

Find out why WAY member Suzanne ran the Great North Run to raise funds for WAY…

David’s story: running 400 miles for four charities

Jul 2024

Find out why widowed dad David is running 400 miles for four charities this year, including WAY Widowed and Young.

Young widow organises Euro 2024 sweepstake to support widowed charity

Jun 2024

In memory of her late husband, a young widow has organised a Euro 2024 football sweepstake to raise funds for WAY Widowed and Young – the charity that has provided her with crucial support since her h…

Tough Mudder SE England 2024

Apr 2024

WAY member Cheri (pictured in centre) recently took part in a Tough Mudder tribute in memory of her fiancé, with support from her friends Jess and Rosie...

Looking back on 2023

Dec 2023

We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who took part in an event, donated or raised money for WAY. Your support means everything to us and our members. We look back on just a few of the highlights …

Did you know that an annual WAY membership costs the charity £60? So every penny raised by our incredible supporters goes directly to make up the shortfall between this and the £25 fee paid each year by members.