Thanks for taking the time to visit Sandra, Adam, Lynsey, and Jane's JustGiving page.

This year as part of the News International Volunteering Programme, Sandra Tinker, Adam Whitehurst, Lynsey McGregor and Jane Atkinson will be running the BUPA Manchester 10k for Fairbridge.

Fairbridge works with young people aged 13-25 that other organisations find difficult to engage – giving them the motivation, self-confidence and skills they need to change their lives.

Inside every disadvantaged young person, there is a confident, positive, individual trying to break out. Last year, Fairbridge helped more than 3,500 take their first step. Most were classed as having ‘multiple needs’, such as homelessness, substance misuse or a history of offending.

Yet over the last 12 months, 85% went on to achieve something tangible. They returned to the classroom, started a college course, got a qualification, found a job or chose to remain in the Fairbridge programme to continue their development.

Fairbridge centres are based in 15 of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK. Each year hundreds of young people choose to engage with us. For many it is their first step back into education, training or work.

News International are working closely with Fairbridge on a variety of intiatives to raise the profile and support the important work of Faribridge. So please dig deep and donate now.

Thank you in advance for your support,

Sandra , Adam, Lynsey and Jane.