I've laced up my running shoes and over the last 10 weeks I have been diligently following a plan to try and get something like fit enough to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London on 13 October 2024 all in aid of the fabulous children's mental health charity Place2Be. This is never easy for me - I am most definitely not a natural runner - but I am putting myself through it to help edge us nearer to reaching our fundraising target for our chosen office charity. I am so grateful for any support you can give. Thank you :)

1 in 6 children have a diagnosable mental health condition which impacts their wellbeing and can have an adverse effect on their educational outcome and their future adult mental health. 50% of adults with a mental health condition first experienced symptoms before the age of 14 and there is high correlation between school exclusion and mental health issues. Place2Be works with children to change these statistics through early invention in schools.