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I will be  running the Great North Run for Finchale Training College, Durham. Their purpose is to help disabled people achieve and retain employment of more than 16 hrs per week, and all programmes are focused on and justified by that aim.

 

The age of their trainees starts at 18 with some in their 60's, the average age being 37. Similarly trainees will have had varied life experiences. Some will have worked as managers, construction workers, civil servants, prison officers or members of the Armed Forces whilst others will not have worked previously. Some trainees will not have any formal qualifications whilst others will have achieved university degrees. Everyone is different and the College recognises and builds on those differences. What all trainees have in common is a need to overcome the barriers that have prevented them from finding work and the desire to do so.

 

What is different about Finchale is their approach to the abilities of  their trainees. Rather than addressing one barrier to employment at a time, they design customised Individual Employment Plans that will ensure that all the barriers to employment experienced by a trainee are addressed. Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills are a fundamental part of vocational training, as are counselling health, dyslexia and communication support. All programmes are holistic and multi-disciplinary.

 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure.  Once you donate, your money is sent directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.

 

Some people have already asked how much  they should sponsor me... to be honest I really don't mind how much anyone sponsors. And plus I am not a runner... so better reason to sponsor me to give me that extra shot of encouragement which I will need, as I train hard and eat a 'careful' diet for the next few months!

 

So please dig deep and donate now.

 

Thank You!