I will be running my first ever marathon to help raise money to support Street League programmes based in London.

Street League is one of the most exciting, dynamic and fastest-growing charities in the UK. They specialise in changing the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through the power of football.

Originally founded as an organisation working with homeless people in 2001, they now work with 16 to 25-year-olds who are not in employment, education and training (NEET).

Their vision is to help bring an end to structural youth unemployment in the UK. With almost one million young people out of work, youth unemployment is the single biggest threat to the future prosperity of our country. Street League engages with these young people in a structured football and education 'Academy' programme, with two hours in the classroom and two hours on the pitch each day.

This intensive 10-week programme develops vital employability skills such as communication, teamwork and goal-setting. It also offers nationally-recognised qualifications.