Month every May. Fundraising The Stroke Association has a number of flagship annual fundraising events, as well as taking part in independent provider's events, such as the London Marathon. Resolution Run The Stroke Association's UK-wide Resolution Runs encourage people to make running their resolution for the New Year. Give a Hand and Bake Give a Hand and Bake is an annual baking week held each October. Friends, families and communities come together to host bake sales to raise funds. Awards The charity has won and been shortlisted for a number of notable awards, including: Finalist, Third Sector Awards (2009), ‘Big Impact’ and ‘Social Enterprise’ Finalist, Britain's Best Charity (2008) Finalist, Britain's Best Charity (2007) Winner, UK Charity Awards (2006), ‘Healthcare and Medical Research’ Finalist, The Running Awards (2017), 'Large Charity' Bronze, The Running Awards (2017), 'Event Series' for Resolution Runs Finalist, Better Society Awards (2020), 'Partnership with a Health Charity' with ISS UK References External links Stroke Association Health charities in the United Kingdom Health in the London Borough of Islington Organisations based in the London Borough of Islington Organizations established in 1992 Medical and health organisations based in London Neurology organizations Stroke organizations 1992 establishments in the United Kingdom