I am attempting to run the 2023 Royal Parks Half Marathon after which I will retire from half marathons forever and focus on eating biscuits.

I am fundraising for Buttle UK, a charity which helps children and young people in the UK who have experienced crisis, living in financial hardship and dealing with multiple challenging social issues. The charity provides practical support to improve emotional, educational and social outcomes and, for some children whose home environment is disruptive and chaotic, grants which allow them to go to boarding school.

The charity was set up by Rev. Frank Buttle who left an endowment which has been invested and allows the charity to cover its administration costs so money received from donors and funders goes straight into grants directly to those children and families that need it most.

At a time when so many children are living in poverty and experiencing mental health issues since the pandemic, their work is more important than ever.

If you can express your support for my dodgy knees with any amount you can spare it will go to a very good cause. 

Claire