If I was going to run the London Marathon my family was keen that I raised money for a small charity supporting young people and mental health. Time and Talents is a local London charity supporting all ages. What is not to like about their befriending service with pub club and cycling for all for older people and a variety of clubs for the young? I have jumped into the shoes of a runner who is now unable to run for them. I hope that I can fill those shoes and raise some well deserved funds for them.

Here is their blurb:-

Based in the heart of Rotherhithe in South East London, Time & Talents provides vital support, fun and friendship to local kids, families and older people. We deeply value our community, and work hard to help everyone feel valued, connected and included.

By donating to the Time & Talents London Marathon 2024 team, you'll be enabling us to support local people, young and old, from the little ones who have fun digging and planting at our Little Bugs Nature Club, to the older adults who have made new friends at Pub Club or one of our walking groups. Every donation allows us to continue our work, whether matching volunteer befrienders with housebound older people, running our Stroke Club, or providing kids with fun activities, healthy food and opportunities to make new friends.

We spend every pound our Marathon team raises on fighting the isolation experienced by so many older people, and on supporting kids and families bearing the brunt of years of government cuts and reduced services.