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Sport Relief 2026

Jill Scott’s Coming Home Challenge Attempt for Sport Relief

Football icon Jill Scott MBE is making her way home. Not just to a place, but to the people and communities that shaped her.

Tackling an extraordinary five day, 388-mile journey across England, Jill will run and cycle from London’s Wembley Stadium to The Stadium of Light in Sunderland, via stand-out stadiums of her professional career and the grassroots club where it all began.

Jill will travel through Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester before finishing in the North East, a place she calls home.

Jill Scott's Coming Home Challenge for Sport Relief is about helping more people find a place they can call home, and giving back to the communities that offer a sense of belonging, confidence and support when people need it most.

At least half of the funds raised through Jill’s Sport Relief challenge will directly fund Sport for Change projects in local communities – including initiatives that use football, running, cycling and boxing to create safe spaces for people young and old, bringing them together and providing safety and security when it’s needed most – with remaining funds invested in Comic Relief's wider work.

Donate online to support Jill’s efforts and help make every mile matter.

Check back for details on how to follow Jill’s epic journey live from Monday 8 June at 7am

Sport Relief is an initiative of Comic Relief, operating name of Charity Projects, registered charity in England & Wales (326568) and Scotland (SC039730) and company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales (01806414), registered address 6th Floor, The White Chapel Building, 10 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 8QS.​

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Why your support matters

Jill Scott’s Homecoming Challenge for Sport Relief is a five-day endurance event that highlights the power individuals have to create change in their communities.

At least half of the funds raised will support grassroots Sport for Change projects, helping people access inclusive spaces, build confidence and skills, and connect with others.

By placing Sport for Change at the heart of Sport Relief 2026, the challenge showcases the programme’s impact in breaking down barriers and bringing people together. ​