In March this year, I will be doing the YMCA North Downs half marathon trek to raise money to support the plans for a new 'Y-Bus'

This 'Y-Bus' will be a mobile youth club, used to help reach young people in areas where there is little or no youth provision.

The aim of the bus is to offer activities, advice and support to young people across East Surrey, with a focus on those who are:
• Not in education, employment or training (NEET)
• Engaging in anti-social behaviour
• Facing issues at school
• Struggling with mental health issues
• At risk of exploitation or offending.

Trained YMCA youth workers will take the bus to seek out young people in their own environment and provide an informal setting for activities and discussion, as well as provide signposting to other services if needed.

This will not only help young people to succeed and reach their potential, but will help to strengthen families, support schools and tackle issues such as crime and anti-social behaviour, helping to keep communities happy and safe.

Any amount raised will help to change a life for a local child/young person in the local area, so please consider donating!