On 23rd February, a group of us (local running friends) are running a London 10k to raise funds to help support Off The Record Twickenham, a charity providing the only free and confidential drop-in counselling, information, and sexual-health services for young people aged 11 to 24 who live, work or study in the local area of Twickenham.

I'm a volunteer trustee of this charity and see the great work it does, and the impact is has for our young people. We all know and see mental health challenges on the rise, especially for the young, so we're keen to fundraise to support this vital charity's work.

Each year, Off The Record supports around 1,200 young people in crisis, dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harming, bullying and family breakdowns.

As a charity, raising funds is critical to enable these services to be provided every year. Every donation received will make a transformational difference to young people struggling with mental health and emotional issues.

Thank you for your support!