We’re so lucky to have access to parks - to walk, run, cycle, breathe, relax (and picnic!) in. Especially for those living in urban areas, those boosts of nature are essential for physical and mental wellbeing.

Around the world, climate change is placing increasing pressure on our natural and urban environments. Urban parkland will have an increasingly important role to play in mitigating the effects of climate change. Parks’ soils store carbon and help manage the movement of water; the trees and plants help to prevent soil erosion; and the open spaces help increase the wellbeing of visitors.

In London we are blessed with beautiful green spaces: Hyde Park, Richmond Park, Bushy Park, St James’ Park, Green Park, Greenwich Park, Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill. You probably have a happy memory in at least one of them. 

Parks depend on charitable donations to maintain these vital spaces.

That's why I’ll be running the London Marathon on 23rd April 2023 for The Royal Parks charity. This is my first marathon - and, to be honest I’m a bit petrified - but having this cause in mind is really helping to push me forward through the training, and I feel lucky to be able to do my training runs in these beautiful parks.

Please donate what you can - thank you! 

About the charity 

The Royal Parks charity manages and conserves 5,000+ acres of London’s parks for everyone to enjoy. 

The Royal Parks charity:

• protects, conserves, maintains and cares for the parks
• promotes the use and enjoyment of the parks for public recreation, health and well-being
• maintains and develops the biodiversity of the parks, including the protection of their wildlife and natural environment, together with promoting sustainability