I joined RVS as the Director of People a year ago and have been struck by the amazing work we do throughout Britain to support people in need. Our volunteers and staff help people across the country and make an enormous difference to so many people's lives. As with so many charities though, funding is incredibly tight and we achieve a great deal with very little - every £ helps and will make a real difference to people's lives.

In every corner of Britain, Royal Voluntary Service mobilises volunteers to support those in need, in hospital and in the community. Their volunteers work at scale in the NHS, freeing up NHS staff to dedicate more time to patient care, and within communities to give practical help and support to people as they age. Whether it's helping someone who has recently returned home or taking someone to do a bit of shopping; its the little things in life that really can make all the difference to the lives of so many older people.

I was signed up to do the London Marathon, but damaged my Achilles Tendon and so had to pull out and stop running for 2 weeks (incredibly frustrating!). Instead, I'm running the Amsterdam Marathon on 15 October.