Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation

08/09/2026

This year’s Great North Run is taking place this Sunday (13th September) – and five determined participants will be lining up to support nsif.

All of our runners – Martin Devereux, Harry Smailes, Mike Lees, Adam Hopkins and Andy Barber – are taking on the 13.1 miles inspired by Steve Pye and his family, whose story means a great deal to them. You can find out more information on each of our runners by scanning the QR code, which will take you to our website where their fundraising pages are linked.

Every step they take helps fund vital spinal cord injury research at UCL and Imperial College London. If you can, please consider showing your support.

Good luck to all five of you – we'll be cheering you on every mile! 💙

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you 💙

Some of the most generous support we receive comes from people who choose to give without leaving their name or details behind. To every anonymous donor who has quietly supported spinal cord injury research through nsif - thank you.

You may never see this post, but your generosity is helping fund life-changing research at UCL and Imperial College London, bringing us closer to repairing spinal cord injuries. Whether it was a one-off gift or a regular donation, it matters, and it hasn't gone unnoticed.

To those who give without needing recognition: we see you, even if we don't know who you are. Thank you for believing in what we do. 🙏

15/07/2026

This September, five incredible people are lacing up for the Great North Run in support of nsif - Andy Barber, Mike Lees, Harry Smailes, Martin Devereux and Adam Hopkins. 🏃‍♂️🏃

Every mile they run is a step toward funding research into a cure for spinal cord injury. Support Harry, Mike, Martin and Adam directly via their fundraising pages below:

🔗 Harry's page: https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/harry-smailes
🔗 Mike's page: https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/mike-lees
🔗 Martin's page: https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/martin-devereux
🔗 Adam's page: https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/adam-hopkins

Thank you, Andy, Mike, Harry, Martin and Adam - we're so grateful to have you running for us. 💙

02/07/2026

Every year, thousands of people wake up to a life that's completely changed - paralysed, often in the blink of an eye.

We believe a cure is possible. But research like this doesn't happen without people like you.

This week, we're asking our community: could you fundraise for us? It doesn't have to be huge. It could be:
• 🎂 Asking for donations instead of gifts for your birthday
• 🏃 Taking on a run, walk, or cycle challenge
• 🧁 Hosting a bake sale at work or school
• 🎲 Running a quiz night with friends
• 👟 Setting yourself a personal challenge - sponsored silence, dry month, anything!

Whatever you choose, every pound brings us closer to changing lives. If you'd like to fundraise for nsif, please get in touch with us – [email protected]

24/06/2026

🎯 What a day! On 12th June, 14 teams headed to Pennsport Shooting School for our annual Clay Pigeon Flush, where we raised over £70,000 for spinal cord injury research! 🙌

The clays were flying, the competition was friendly and the atmosphere was wonderful all day. We were also delighted to have nsif founder David Nicholls join us, sharing a few words on the charity's history and his gratitude for everyone's continued support.

A huge thank you to:
🏆 Every team who took part
🎤 Thomas Forrester, our brilliant auctioneer
📍 Pennsport Shooting School for hosting us
💛 Every donor and sponsor who made the day possible

Every pound raised brings us closer to life-changing breakthroughs in spinal cord injury research. Thank you for being part of it!

01/04/2026

🎯 Take Aim for a Cure! 🎯

Team spots are now officially open for the nsif 7th Annual Clay Pigeon Flush on Friday 12th June 2026 at the stunning Pennsport Shooting School in Newbury, and we’d love to have you with us.

Last year, thanks to your incredible support, we raised over £40,000 for life changing spinal cord injury research. This year, we’re aiming even higher.

Expect:
🔥 A full day of exhilarating shooting
🤝 Brilliant company
🍽️ Delicious food
🎁 A standout auction packed with fantastic prizes
👥 Team Entry: £2,000 for a team of 4
📍 Pennsport Shooting School, Berkshire

Ready to join us on the stands?

👉 Reserve your team or find out more: www.nsif.org.uk/get-involved/events/7th-annual-clay-pigeon-flush

If you know someone who’d love the challenge, please share this post. The more teams, the bigger the impact.

Let’s make this our strongest shoot yet! 💙💪

12/03/2026

A huge thank you to The Waterside Inn, Bray-on-Thames for their extraordinary generosity and for hosting such a memorable celebration of culinary excellence and community spirit.

Chef Alain Roux recently welcomed David Nicholls (Founder of nsif) and Mark Lewis (Chief Executive of Hospitality Action) to present cheques totalling £30,000, raised during December’s unforgettable dinner marking 40 consecutive years of Three Michelin Stars.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this possible - your kindness helps drive lasting impact.

10/03/2026

🌟 🏃‍♂️ Endurance for a Cure: Eddie Takes on the Haworth Hobble for nsif

We are so grateful to Eddie Houldsworth for choosing to take on the 45th Haworth Hobble, a 51km ultra marathon across the Yorkshire moors with 1,700m of ascent, in support of The Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation. It’s a huge physical and mental challenge, and he is doing it for a cause incredibly close to his heart.

Eddie’s inspiration is his family member, Steven, who was paralysed at just 15 after a sudden virus. Told he would never walk again, Steven worked tirelessly through intensive rehabilitation and can now walk short distances with sticks; a testament to resilience and hope.

By fundraising for nsif, Eddie is helping drive the most promising research towards a cure for spinal cord injury, bringing us closer to a UK human trial that could change thousands of lives.

If you’re able to support his incredible effort, it would mean so much:

Help Edward Houldsworth raise money to support The Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation

27/01/2026

We are so grateful to the teams at both Gates Garden Centres and its customers for their incredible generosity over the festive period, resulting in a £1,000 donation to nsif, along with EMICS and the Matt Hampson Foundation 💜

Throughout the Christmas season, Gates Garden Centres in both Oakham and Hinckley sold Charity Jingle Bells, generously supported by our customers. Thanks to their kindness, we’re proud to help these incredible charities continue their vital work. On 22nd January, Nigel Gates had the privilege of presenting cheques to the charities who benefited from the Jingle Bells initiative:

EMICS - EMICS are volunteer doctors and paramedics with specialist training in emergency medicine who assist East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) at the scene of life-threatening accidents.

Matt Hampson Foundation - The Matt Hampson Foundation supports young people injured through sport via physiotherapy, personal training, mentoring and advice, to help people with life-changing injuries get living again.

NSIF - The Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation are committed to funding research and development into curing spinal cord injury.