Families of knife crime victims speak out to call for change
Three people who have lost a family member to knife crime have shared their stories and made a call for change in how knife crime is dealt with in Scotland.
Victim Support Scotland is now welcoming applications from runners who would like to take on the iconic 2027 London Marathon in support of our charity. If you’re a committed runner looking to secure a place for 2027, we’d love to hear from you. By running for Victim Support Scotland, you’ll be helping to raise vital funds that enable us to support people and communities impacted by crime across Scotland.
What you’ll receive:
How to apply
To apply, please email fundraising@victimsupportsco.org.uk with a short outline of:
You can also download the full brochure below for further details. If you have any questions, our fundraising team will be happy to help via the same email address.
2026 update
All places for the 2026 London Marathon have now been filled. However, we are maintaining a reserve list for interested runners, so please get in touch if you would like to be kept updated should additional places become available.
VSS London Marathon 2027 brochure
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