Finish Line Fund was established in 2014, following the tragic passing of Nick Palmer of Flyers Southend Running Group, at the Southend Half Marathon.

We became a registered charity in 2018 ( charity number 1179170 ) with our objectives being:- The preservation and protection of good health for the public benefit in East Essex, United Kingdom in particular but not exclusively by:

1) The provision of grants to runners and/or their families who have been affected by serious injury, disability or death whilst participating in the sport of running.

2) Promoting running and other sports at an amateur level in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom,  and surrounding areas by organising running events and providing equipment and sponsorship to clubs in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom and the surrounding areas to promote health and well being.