Sam will be running the children's event as an elf and is pretty excited about it, we can tell you. After beating his Dad in the North London fun run this summer, he's now looking forward to the glory of beating his (faster) Mum in the winter showing. Please show your support for him and the cause by sponsoring him whatever you can spare.

YMCA North London at the heart of our community.  Here's the sort of stuff they do:

How your money can help
£6 could help provide three children from a deprived background
with a meal at our breakfast club
£15 could provide three wash kits for young homeless people
£50 could buy a pair of work boots needed for work in construction
£80 could support discounted after-school club sessions
for parents on low incomes
£150 could allow a young person to attend a 2-week work placement
in the City.

Housing The YMCA North London hostel has 154 rooms specifically for young people facing homelessness. Residents are provided with training opportunities and support to help them on their journey towards future employment.

Community Services Last year our Community Services programme offered 19,500 concessions for local people and families on low incomes - through our adult fitness centre, our children’s activity centre, and also our out-of-school childcare programmes.