This year I am running the BUPA London 10k in aid of the Whitechapel Mission.
In 1876 the forerunner of the Whitechapel Mission was inaugurated as `The Working Lads' Institute and Home at a Public Meeting in the Mansion House, presided over by the Lord Mayor of London. Work was conducted from rented premises at The Mount, Whitechapel Road, London until 1885 when a brand new building was constructed to house the work at 285 Whitechapel Road (famous as the building housing the enquiry into the 'Jack the Ripper' case) and was opened by Queen Alexandra, King Edward VII also attended. The work was continued by a Methodist minister, Revd Thomas Jackson from 1896 as was its association with the burgers of the City continued, and each year the Lord Mayor of London and Sherrifs attended the anniversary celebrations. The Mission then was to keep the doors of the Institute open to orphan and destitute lads. Food, clothing, lodgings, and friendship were provided for upwards of 3,200 needy homeless between the ages of fourteen and eighteen years. In its first year the Institute served over 11,000 breakfasts and was open each and every morning for the homeless of any age.
It has continued to be a lifeline for many poor and homeless people in the East End of London.
Whitechapel Mission is dedicated to providing a lifeline to the poor and homeless people of London who struggle each day against hunger, poverty and exclusion.
Their goal is to help people to help themselves, giving them the confidence they need to become independent, which they do through practical support and advice and by teaching them the life skills they need to succeed.
The Whitechapel Mission believe everyone deserves chance, regardless of their background, race or religion.
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Sally x x
