London has been named as one of the UK’s biggest hotspots for fundraising, according to data from JustGiving.
In the first three months of 2026, London came in at number nine in the list of places with the most individuals undertaking fundraising challenges for good causes*.
Manchester tops the list, holding steady from last quarter, with Glasgow in 2nd place and Bristol in 3rd, with Nottingham and Newcastle completing the top five.
The list has been compiled by JustGiving, the UK’s largest fundraising platform for charitable giving, to mark the launch of the 2026 JustGiving Awards, which looks to celebrate remarkable people up and down the country raising money for causes close to their hearts.
London is a city of runners according to the data, with running and marathons proving the most popular vehicles for fundraising in 2026 so far, with causes like children’s health, dementia and cancer support driving the most donations among locals.
The 2026 JustGiving Awards are now open for nominations, with members of the public invited to put forward inspiring fundraisers from across the UK. The awards celebrate remarkable individuals, families and groups who have gone above and beyond to raise money for a charity or personal cause over the past 18 months.
Finalists will be shortlisted before going forward to a public vote later this year. The awards aim to shine a spotlight on the stories of generosity, determination and community spirit that continue to inspire people across the country.
David Foster, from North London, was a winner in the Outstanding Commitment category in the 2025 JustGiving Awards after walking 140 miles along the coast of Cornwall, raising over £12,000 for Rape Crisis in memory of his late daughter, Emily.
A lifelong West Ham fan, David was presented with his award by captain Jarrod Bowen after a VIP experience at one of the club’s home games.
Pascale Harvie, President and General Manager of JustGiving, said: “Every year, the JustGiving Awards gives us the opportunity to celebrate some of the most inspiring fundraisers in communities like London. With more than one million fundraising pages created on JustGiving last year, there is no shortage of incredible individuals, families, groups, and even pets, going above and beyond for the causes closest to their hearts.
“Last year, the public submitted 18,000 nominations, shining an important light on the fundraisers whose generosity, determination and impact continue to inspire people across the world. We cannot wait to see who they put forward this year.”
Nominations will be open for just over three weeks, closing on 10 May. To nominate a JustGiving fundraiser who has inspired you, click here. To find out more about last year’s inspiring award winners, click here.
Top ten fundraising hotspots – Quarter 1, 2026 (change from previous quarter in brackets)*:
1. Manchester (non-mover)
2. Glasgow (Up 2)
3. Bristol (Down 1)
4. Nottingham (Down 1)
5. Newcastle (Up 1)
6. Edinburgh (Up 4)
7. Leeds (Down 2)
8. Sheffield (Up 4)
9. London (Down 2)
10. Plymouth (Up 3)
*based on number of fundraising pages created on the JustGiving platform between 1 January – 31 March 2026, weighted by population according to ONS data