I am running the Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise money for Stroud Citizens Advice..  My Mum has been involved in supporting Stroud in various ways for 30 years and this is another great cause.  Many of us have heard of Citizens Advice, you may see their logo/symbol in your local community or online. But do you know what they do? If that's a yes then you will know why I am raising money for this invaluable and vital charity. If you don't, please read on...

The Stroud Citizens Advice Bureau a re a selfless team of volunteers that provide free, confidential, impartial advice to anyone, about anything. This ranges from money issues or relationships problems, to housing or employment.

Last year they helped to resolve over 9,500 problems within the Stroud community. Around half of these problems were money related and those seeking help felt they could not access advice or help from anywhere else. Over 1/3 of all cases reported having long term disability or health problem, often mental health difficulties.

Having a healthy mind is something most of us take for granted. Unfortunately it can affect us at any time, and make the simplest of tasks difficult to complete and can often make situations people find themselves in, much worse. 

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