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I'm running my first ever half marathon on 11th May to help raise money for Holbeck Together. Holbeck Together are one of the 3 partner charities that Northern Monk support as part of our Faith in Futures Foundation. The Foundation fundraises in multiple different ways and we donate the proceeds throughout the year to support Holbeck Together, Restoring Hardknott Forest and Pyramid.
Holbeck Together work with communities to strengthen existing relationships and resources, keep people socially and physically active, empowering them to make more informed choices and live longer.
Once the beating industrial heart of Leeds, Holbeck has a rich history shaped by the people who have lived and worked in the area. It’s a history brimming with pride, entrepreneurship and success.
Yet more recently Holbeck’s situation has been better reflected by the startling fact that it is one of the 0.2% poorest areas in England and challenged by deprivations in income, employment, education, health, housing and environment and suffering from high crime rates.
I did a volunteer day just before Xmas last year and was blown away by what an amazing support service they provide for the community of Holbeck in South Leeds. Am therefore keen to raise as much money as I can to help further the support they can give.
https://www.holbecktogether.org/