Fundraising News

23.06.2024 A mile a life comes to an end on Charlies 40th Birthday

03 October 2024

•23•6.2024• Happy heavenly 40th Charlie Boy. Today marks the last day of #amilealife on what would have been a very special birthday for you. One we would of loved celebrating together to show you how loved you truly are. A day of very mixed emotions….. Thinking of all the lives lost to suicide the previous […]

Winter Ball Date Set!

18 March 2024

We are delighted to announce that our Winter Ball tickets are on sale now! Saturday 23rd November 2024.  The event once again is kindly sponsored by Persimmon Homes. We would love to welcome you to the Ebor Suite at York racecourse for reception drinks followed by a beautiful three course meal and auction. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdlf-winter-ball-kindly-sponsored-by-persimmon-homes-tickets-851440279797   […]

December 2023 Donations

29 January 2024

In December the CDLF made 4 large donations to some fantastic charities to support and shine a light on for their incredible work. Here is more about the charities we chose….. @ripplesuicideprevention R;pple is an interceptive tool designed to present a visual prompt when a person searches for harmful keywords or phrases relating to the […]

2023 Annual Ball.....

01 November 2023

Its a night that has become a firm engagement for the supporters of CDLF. A date that everyone has marked in their calendars, and as with our previous ball a huge success.  On Saturday 7th October 180 guests packed into the Ebor Suite at York Racecourse the fizz flowed and the laughter did too. The […]

22 August 2023

PRESS RELEASE Champions Crowned and sale record smashed at the 2023 Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale Once again, the Blacknose Beauties National Show and Sale has drawn exhibitors from across the country and enthusiasts from around the world, coming together to showcase and celebrate some of the finest Valais Blacknose sheep in the UK. […]

Gemma Completes Skydive for A Mile a Life

28 June 2023

There are many ways to complete a mile! This one was pretty extreme though. Gemma JustGiving Page read. “The Charlie Dallas Lancaster Foundation was created in the memory of a wonderful man, Charlie Lancaster. He was my partner, my best friend, and the person I would have happily spent the rest of my life with. […]

Recent Press Coverage A Mile A Life

27 June 2023

Take a look at some of the wonderful press coverage the foundation received for our Mile A Life event.

A Mile a Life 2023 - 8,432 miles completed

27 June 2023

2023 marked the third year of A Mile a Life and we had more involvement than ever 280 participants and on average 800 activities per week! Everyone taking part logged their activities on the Strava app to raise money for connected charities, helping to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health and to […]

Luke Harrison Cycles from London to Paris

27 June 2023

We could not believe it when a friend of CDLF came forward and said he wanted to cycle from London to Paris for us as part of A Mile a Life 2023. Luke’s JustGiving page read. On 15th June I will be cycling 460km from London to Paris to raise money for the Charlie Dallas […]

JDW Hooded Horse Event

19 April 2023

JDW Fitness took great pleasure in annoucing that they had raised a whooping £1650 for CDLF following their charity trail race.  The Hooded Horse 10k. Nicky of JDW wrote on their blog “Our 8th Year of running this little charity event and what a day it was!! The sun was shining, the mud was a-plenty, […]

Tom Henderson Wild Deer Event

30 January 2023

Tom Henderson, one of our CDLF Ambassadors completed a 10k @harewoodhouse the Wild Deer event last Saturday to raise awareness for @c.d.l.foundation . Massive well done @henth01 👏🏻 Would you be interested in raising awareness for Our mental health charity?? Or even fundraising for the @c.d.l.foundation ? If so, please get in touch. We would […]

Thirsk Netball Club - July 2022

03 October 2022

Thank you to Thirsk Netball Club for choosing us as their charity.  These wonderful people flew Charlie’s flag and raised awareness during a netball tournament whilst also raising and amazing £860.00 We are extremely lucky to have so much support. Thank you so much.  

CDLF flying the flag at Great North Run 2022

03 October 2022

  The foundation was delighted to be approached by Sue Lake of White Rose Books, Thirsk.  She wanted to run this years Great North Run to fundraise for CDLF. Sue wrote “Why has bookselling prepared me for a Half Marathon Endurance – long periods of standing Mental Strength – long periods with the public Self […]

CDLF First Summer Ball September 2022

03 October 2022

On Saturday 17th September CDLF opened the doors at York Racecourse for our first Black tie ball.  We welcomed 220 guests to the event which was held in the Ebor Suite.  The setting was absolutely stunning, we were treated to the most unbelievable sunset, of course we were, Charlie loved a sunset and a great […]

A Mile a life 2022.

28 June 2022

Monday 23rd May 2022 saw the return of “A mile a life” it is a month long annual challenge that concludes on Charlies birthday 23rd June.  We ask participants to join our Strava group and complete “a mile a life” this can be any activity, whether it be walking, running, swimming or playing golf! The […]

Rustic Rendezvous Success

16 May 2022

On Saturday 7th May 2022 these three wonderful ladies organised a Rustic Rendezvous with this years nominated charity being ours.  There was drinks, dancing, Yorkshire platters, a tree of surprises and a wonderful auction. A whole host of generous businesses helped raised an astonishing £10,814.51 this is the most incredible amount. You can view all […]

Round table event raises £2,000

05 January 2022

Round table event raises £2,000 for mental health charity in honour of late chairman A recent York Round Table event, held in memory of its late chairman Charlie Dallas Lancaster, has successfully raised over £2,000 in one night. The 3rd annual charity quiz and curry night was held at Jaipur Spice on 25 November, a […]

Emma Bridgewater Fundraiser

16 November 2021

A massive thank you to these wonderful ladies Eleanor and Stacey who kindly donated and amazing £1123.45  to the foundation.  The money was raised at their annual Emma Bridgewater Collectors Sale which was at Dalton Village Hall in October 2020. The money raised will help individuals get the help they need.  The Charlie Dallas Lancaster […]

Charlie's little sister opens her salon doors for fundraising event

06 October 2021

On Sunday 26th September, Charlie’s younger sister Alex, opened her salon There She Glows for an incredible fundraising event. The salon was open all day for appointments with her colleague Jackie.  All proceeds for all beauty and massage treatments were donated to the foundation. She also enlisted the help of local business Vixen and Tod […]

Charlies big sister runs York 10k for CDLF

20 September 2021

On Sunday 1st August 2021 Charlie big sister Victoria.  Ran the York 10k.  Arriving at the start line not feeling entirely race but with laughter knowing it is exactly what her brother would have done and smashed it on the day.  She later said about the race “The York 10k was an emotional race for […]

Charlies Army flying the flag at the Great North Run

20 September 2021

One of our very own Charlies Army, Tim Brown ran the 2021 Great North Run on behalf of the CDLF foundation.  He was proud to fly the flag for Charlie, spreading the word which in turn we hope starts honest and open conversations, breaking the stigma of mental health. Tim said “With every step of […]

Wiggington Tennis Club Fundraiser

28 July 2021

July 2021 The foundation where delighted to be contacted by Wiggington Tennis Club who held a Wimbledon Sweepstake which raised £150.00. Wiggington Tennis Club have choosen the foundation as one of there nominated charities for 2021.  We are so grateful for there involvement and really hope it helps raise awareness of mental health in all […]

No Bike, No Problem!

28 July 2021

June 2021 When set a challenge but without a bike, what is the next best thing…..100km on your London balcony on an exercise bike. Matt Salter we salute you a mile a life on a new level incredible achievement

Three of Charlie's friends cycle from London to York

28 June 2021

June 2021 As part of the month long #milealifechallenge three of Charlies close friends Jack Booth, Dave Stead and Will Ashman completed the month by cycling from London to York. The group set off from London on Friday 18th June getting into York on Tuesday 22nd June where they were welcomed by Charlies sisters Victoria […]

1000km Riding Completed for CDLF #milealife Challenge

28 June 2021

June 2021 A good friend of the foundation Anthony Pyman AKA “Spud” completed 1000KM on his bike as part of the month long #milealife challenge. He asked for sponsorship to be  titled “fat boy at the back” and raised over £1000.00 in sponsorship.  The foundation regularly enjoyed Spuds daily updates and videos. Spud commented “when […]

Launch Event EXCEEDS our expectations - Thank you

28 June 2021

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