The 2025 AJ Bell Great Bristol Run includes 10k and half-marathon routes through the city.
Thousands of runners have signed up to take part and this year will include a team supporting Brandon Trust.
Our Bristol Great Run team
Running the 10k are:
- Donna Colley, Chief People Officer
- Carrie Mann, Leadership Development Coordinator
- Paul England, Leadership Development Consultant at the England Partnership
- Louise Mitchell, Head of Resourcing and Talent
- Kate Doodson, Chief Transformation, Performance and Digital Officer
Rob Porter, Chief Finance and Commercial Officer will be taking on the half marathon
Brandon’s runners are raising much-needed funds to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
As a publicly funded charity, Brandon relies heavily on the generosity and support of fundraisers to continue providing the vital opportunities that enable the people we support to live their lives the way they choose.
Our mission
At Brandon, we believe that everyone, regardless of their abilities, deserves the chance to live a fulfilling and independent life. Through tailored support, we help people to achieve their personal goals – whether that’s gaining new skills, building relationships, or participating fully in their community. Every day, we see the incredible impact of our work, but we can’t do it alone. To continue making this difference, we need support.
Donations enable us to:
- Expand opportunities – from creative workshops to outdoor activities, we offer opportunities that build confidence, independence, and social connections.
- Increase accessibility – many of the people we support face significant barriers to participating in everyday life. With your help, we can remove these barriers and make the world more accessible for them.
How to support us
Whether you choose to run a fundraising event, hold a collection, or host a community activity, your support will make a real difference to the lives of autistic people with people learning disabilities.
We would love to work with you to create an event that’s enjoyable and meaningful for your group, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can help people with learning disabilities and autism live the lives they deserve – on their own terms.
Thank you for considering Brandon as your charity partner for this year. We would be delighted to discuss how we can collaborate and provide you with any resources or support you may need. If you would like one of our colleagues to come and speak to your Social Club about our work, please let me know and that can be arranged.
