Our Impact So Far
Our multi-NGO structure encourages runners to support multiple NGOs over their lifetime.
Empowering NGOs
We provide a lifeline and seed funding for small and medium-sized NGOs.
In Türkiye, funds raised through charity running represent:
25% of total donations for small NGOs
11% for medium-sized NGOs
4% for large NGOs
By diversifying income sources, we strengthen civil society and enable lasting social impact.
From Zero to a Scalable Success
The average amount raised per campaign by a charity runner on our platform is €340 — equivalent to 80% of the average US runner’s performance, despite the United States having a GDP per capita nearly three times higher than Türkiye’s.
This impact was built in a market that did not even exist 17 years ago — demonstrating strong demand, proven scalability, and the transformative potential of charity running.
From 2008 to 2025
136,802 Volunteer Athlete
1,401,316 Donors
396,465 Lives Touched
€35M Fund Raised (50% in the last 5 years)
THE DUTCH PHILANTHROPY LANDSCAPE
Our multi-NGO structure encourages runners to support multiple NGOs over their lifetime.
TOTAL GIVING (2022)
€5.3B
0.62% of GDP — lowest share since measurement began
in 1995
HOUSEHOLD GIVING (2022)
€2.2B
76% of households donated (up from 73% in 2020)
OF EVERY €1 DONATED
€0.90
goes directly to the cause (sector average, 2024)
RECENT SHIFTS (2023–2025)
Household giving rose to €1.45B for CBF-accredited charities in 2024 (+6% year on year)
Bequests now account for 31% of household giving; projected €2.1–6.7B/year by 2048
Among wealthy donors (ABN AMRO 2024), 57% would keep donating even if tax deduction was reduced
Cabinet dropped its 2025 plan to remove the personal gift tax deduction — the incentive is preserved
Development aid to Dutch NGOs being cut €2.4B/year from 2027 — international NGOs need new revenue
RECENT SHIFTS (2023–2025)
Small and mid-size NGOs lack professional P2P fundraising infrastructure
Charity running concentrated in cancer (55%+ of P2P events) — other causes underserved
Donor base skews 50+; NGOs weak on digital P2P with younger audiences
International aid NGOs need alternative revenue after government cuts
National loneliness agenda ("Eén tegen eenzaamheid") aligns with community-driven running
EUROPE'S TOP CHARITY RUNNING EVENTS
Ranking: Single-event editions ranked by P2P fundraising — money raised by runners from their personal networks.
Like-for-like comparison: Only single-occasion events (one day or one weekend, one place). Registration fees and sponsorships excluded. Multi-city series like Race for Life and Kiltwalk are separate categories.
| # | Event | Country | Format | P2P Raised | Cause / NGO |
| 1 | TCS London Marathon | UK | Marathon | £87.3M (~€102M) | Multi-charity (1,000+ NGOs) |
| 2 | Great North Run | UK | Half marathon | ~£25M (~€29M) | Multi-charity |
| 3 | Alpe d'HuZes | NL / FR | Cycling + running | €19.1M | Single cause — KWF (cancer) |
| 4 | Irish Life Dublin Marathon | Ireland | Marathon | ~€9M | Multi-charity (50+ NGOs) |
| 5 | BMW Berlin Marathon | Germany | Marathon | ~€6M | Multi-charity |
| 6 | Roparun | NL / FR | Team relay (500 km) | €4.7M | Palliative cancer care |
| 7 | Istanbul Marathon (Adım Adım) | Türkiye | Marathon | €3.4M | Multi-NGO (67 NGOs, 2025) |
| 8 | TCS Amsterdam Marathon | Netherlands | Marathon | €1.3M | Single cause — KWF (reported total) |
| 9 | Stelvio for Life | NL / IT | Cycling / hiking | ~€1M | Single cause — personalised cancer research |
WHAT ISTANBUL’S 7TH PLACE REALLY MEANS
According to the analysis in the image:
Türkiye has roughly 1/40th the race participants.
1/3rd the giving culture and 1/3rd the GDP per capita of Western Europe.
Ranking 7th among Europe's single-day charity running events shows what this model can deliver.
Why Project-Based Giving Works Better?
When donors know that their contribution directly supports a specific project - rather than general NGO donations - their likelihood to donate increases by 80% and total funds raised rise by 75%