Charity Places
Put your efforts to good use by supporting a charity at Ride the North 2025
The last few years have been difficult for charities …your support can really make a difference.
You can bypass the entry system by going direct to any of our charity partners. They will be grateful for your support.
Over the past 12 years RtN participants have raised a total of £2.6m for charity. In 2025, we have a number of partner charities with protected places for riders who wish to support them.
The terms & conditions for use of these places is determined by the charities involved.
Our Charities Partners for 2025
Friends of Anchor
serving oncology and haematology patients throughout the North-east of Scotland, including Orkney and Shetland. Investing directly into research, equipment and wellbeing within the Foresterhill Health Campus. Contact Shona via shona.gossip@friendsofanchor.org
Gathimba Edwards Foundation
GEF are building brighter futures and improving the quality of life for children and their families in Kenya and north-east Scotland. Contact 01224 531084 or email info@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org
MND Scotland
MND Scotland provides support to everyone in Scotland who is affected by Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and funds vital research to find a cure. Contact Erin Steel on 0141 332 3903 or via erin.steel@mndscotland.org.uk
Mental Health Aberdeen
Mental Health Aberdeen provides free counselling and information services to children, young people and adults experiencing difficulties related to their mental health and wellbeing. Contact Libby Stainer via fundraiser@mhaberdeen.org.uk or call 07366 391484 .
Charlie House
Charlie House was founded with the goal to improve the quality of life for babies, children and young people in the North-east of Scotland who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition, by providing support for them and their families. Please contact Ollie on ollie@charliehouse.org.uk
Aberdeen Cyrenians
Providing care and support for vulnerable people in the North East. Contact the Cyrenians fundraising team on 0300 303 0903 or email via fundraising@weareac.org
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
Supporting SCAA at RtN helps fund the operation of two helicopter air ambulances (based in Perth & Aberdeen) and two rapid response vehicles – taking life-saving pre-hospital care to the scene of time-critical emergencies all over Scotland. If you can support SCAA contact Caryn Whitelaw on 0300 123 1111 or via c.whitelaw@scaa.org.uk
Archie Foundation
Making the difference for local sick children when they are in hospital or require long-term medical treatment. Providing training and equipment, specialist staff, child-friendly environments, and support to families. Please get in touch with Rebecca via rebecca.duncan@archie.org
Maggie’s Centres
Providing free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends. Please contact Rebecca in Maggie’s Aberdeen via aberdeenfundraising@maggies.org 01224 612914 or Anne in Maggie’s Dundee via dundeefundraising@maggies.org or 01382 496384
Strathmore Trust
The Trust is dedicated to providing opportunities for everyone in the Strathmore Valley, but specifically Forfar, Kirriemuir and Brechin, to participate in rugby regardless of their previous experience and ability. Contact info@strathmoretrust.co.uk
Friends of Neuro Ward
Bringing communities, healthcare professionals and government together to spread the word about the impact of neurological injuries and disorders throughout the North East of Scotland. Contact Shona Gossip via info@fotnw.org
Alzheimer Scotland
Providing a wide range of specialist services for people with dementia and their carers, including personalised support services, community activities, information & advice. For more info contact Lauran Farmer on 0141 418 5956 or via lfarmer@alzscot.org
Reach Across
Reach Across was born in 2015 after the tragic loss of a loved one to suicide. Now a registered charity based in Arbroath, Reach Across voluntarily provide help and support for people who are experiencing mental health issues. Contact reach-across@hotmail.com
SensationALL
SensationALL provides social groups and activities for Neurodiverse individuals and those with multiple support needs who require a tailored environment where they can play, socialise and learn safely. Here for ALL ages, ALL conditions and ALL members of the family. Contact Lisa Grainger 01224 746699 volunteering@sensationall.org.uk
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Improving the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness https://www.chss.org.uk/supportus/fundraise-for-us/events/ride-the-north/ Contact Anne Magarin via anne.magarin@chss.org.uk or call 07388 990336
Kayleigh’s Wee Stars
Providing financial support to families based in Scotland where there is a child with a terminal diagnosis. Contact Fiona on 07775 607818 or via info@kayleighsweestars.co.uk
The Sandpiper Trust
The Sandpiper Trust – Dedicated to saving lives in rural Scotland by providing pre-hospital emergency care. Contact Lorna Duff via info@sandpipertrust.org or 01764 660447
Outfit Moray
Outdoor learning and adventure charity which supports vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. Contact Karen Cox via karen.cox@outfitmoray.com
Clan Cancer Support
Cancer Support via centres in North-East Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland. For more information contact the Fundraising team via fundraising@clancancersupport.org
Befriend A Child
Supporting school-aged children who are growing up in and around Aberdeen in troubled and disadvantaged circumstances. Contact Jenna Simpson via j.simpson@befriendachild.org.uk or on 01224 210060
Erskine
Providing unrivalled support to Veterans in Scotland, through care homes, a Veterans Village, comprising of 44 cottages, an Activities Centre, five Assisted Living Apartments and 23 Transitional Supported Apartments. Contact Michael via michael.parkes@erskine.org.uk or on 07899 066228
