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Good luck to all 3,000 runners at tomorrow’s Southend Half Marathon. Really enjoyed helping Havens Hospices Fundraising this week and proud that Finish Line Fund are a race sponsor. 👏👏 #supportingsportinourcommunity #southendhalf #essexrunners

Remembering Nick Palmer We can never let this time of year pass without remembering Nick Palmer. Our thoughts are with Nick’s family and friends especially this Sunday, the 12th anniversary of Nick’s untimely passing at the 2014 Southend Half Marathon. Nick’s death was the catalyst for the formation of Finish Line Fund and we are delighted that the charity has been able to make such a significant contribution to both local sport and the community. Finish Line Fund have now provided over 200 grants totalling c£128,000 to East Essex amateur sports clubs and event operators, these across a range of...

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Finish Line Fund World Cup 2026 Sweepstake UPDATE: ALL PLACES NOW TAKEN. The World Cup kicks off on 11 June 2026 with 48 teams competing to lift the famous trophy. To add even more fun to this year’s tournament we bring you the FLF sweepstake where you can have a team to follow and get behind as well as your national team. There will be 48 entries at £5 each and each entry will be randomly assigned one of the countries taking part. Prizes will be … £30 to the winners, £15 to the runners-up, and £7.50 each to the...

This morning we were with South Woodham Runners 10k at their 4th annual trail race. Congrats to the club on an excellent event with fantastic views of the Crouch attracting 400 runners from local clubs. We were delighted to support the event with a grant towards the cost of providing medical facilities to keep everyone safe out on the sea wall. #supportingsportinourcommunity

Thanks Roach ValleyWay Relay we are delighted the event went well and safely. Congrats on your continued fundraising for Havens Hospices Fundraising 👏👏👏 #supportingsportinourcommunity

Thanks Baddow Races we are delighted to support your great event. Good luck to everyone taking part! #supportingsportinourcommunity

Junior Red Star FC at Roots Hall! Last Monday, Finish Line Fund-sponsored Junior Red Star FC U10s enjoyed a fantastic day at Southend United’s Roots Hall stadium, where they played an exhibition match on the pitch. Before kick-off, the players were treated to a behind-the-scenes stadium tour, including the home and away dressing rooms, media centre, directors’ box and players’ tunnel — before walking out to the Champions League theme tune in kits emblazoned with our logo! It was a brilliant experience for the players, coaches and families alike, creating memories that will last a lifetime. A club spokesman commented...

We are proud to add another Defibrillator into the community, bringing our total 42 Defibs donated 🖤🧡 #supportingsportinourcommunity #finishlinefund Get in touch if you would like to know more about Finish Line Fund and how you can help support the local community 😊

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We have been delighted to support the growth of the Ladies section 🏏 #supportingsportinourcommunity

Yesterday we were at Southend Rugby Club enjoying their awards day for the youth section. Whilst there, we presented the club’s representatives with vital life saving equipment , a new defibrillator that will be used pitch side home and away next season. Also present supporting the event was MP for Southend East and Rochford Bayo Alaba MP #supportingsportinourcommunity London Hearts