Yorkshire Air Ambulance is an independent charity providing a lifesaving rapid response emergency service across Yorkshire. To keep their two air ambulances in the air, they need to raise £12,000/day. At Bed Race they are ready to fly in if there is an incident.

Saint Michael's is an independent charity in Harrogate that helps people with terminal illness live and die well, and offers bereavement support. Their specialist care, comfort and support is free of charge to patients and their families. Saint Michael's volunteers help with marshalling at Bed Race.

Harrogate and District Diabetes UK offer support for everyone living with diabetes in our healthcare region. Call on 07969 823753, Mon-Fri 10am–6pm and Sat 10am-1pm for chat and information, or email hadduk@outlook.com. H&D Diabetes UK would have had a charity stall at Bed Race this year.

For 70 years the U.W.F.R.A. has been rescuing people and animals from the caves and fells around Wharfedale, Nidderdale, Littondale and Mid-Airedale. At Bed Race they help keep teams safe during the river crossing.

Samaritans are there for when people need them – any time of the day or night, 365 days a year. It is their vision that fewer people die by suicide. They provide a safe place to talk, giving emotional support by listening in a non-judgemental way. This year the Samaritans would have had a charity stall at Bed Race.