As you know I am a keen runner and on 9 October I ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon. This year I ran for St Mungo's, the leading charity which supports homeless mentally ill people. Having spent a lot of time and effort helping this group of people myself I know what excellent work St Mungo's does. I have visited their projects, talked to staff and service users and I know the Chief Executive. So I can wholeheartedly recommend their work. What is more I fear their services will be needed more and more as benefits changes and reductions in services may push more and more people on to the street.

I have now completed the race in a personal best time of 2 hours 13 minutes but you can still support St Mungo's by sponsoring me this year. Thanks so much, Andrew