The 2.6 Challenge is a response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, designed to help replace lost income to the charitable sector.[1] A particular concern was the cancellation of the London Marathon which raised over £60m in 2019.[2] The marathon was due to take place on 26 April, hence the challenge encourages people to do fundraising events based on the number 2.6.[citation needed]
The event was supported by the Charities Aid Foundation, the Institute of Fundraising, the Small Charities Coalition, the Office for Civil Society, Sport England, Sport Wales, Virgin Money Giving, Let's Do This and Just Giving.[3] The challenge, which required participants to take part in events around the numbers 2 and 6, began on 26 April - the original date of the London Marathon.[4][5] Organisers aimed to raise £67 million.[6]
As of 25 May 2020[update] it had raised £10.7 million.[citation needed]
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- ^ "The 2.6 Challenge - The UK's charities need your help". The 2.6 Challenge.
- ^ "What is the 2.6 challenge and how can I take part?". The Independent. 24 April 2020.
- ^ "Coronavirus: Major event organisers launch '2.6 Challenge' to help plug sector's £4bn loss". 16 April 2020.
- ^ "Mass participation event organisers unite to launch the 2.6 Challenge | News".
- ^ "Take the London Marathon '2.6 challenge' without having to leave home". 26 April 2020.
- ^ "Save the UK's Charities campaign aims to raise £67m this month".
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