Each day across all 32 London boroughs, the Single Homeless Project staff work with individuals to tackle the underlying causes of homelessness, such as poor mental health or drug and alcohol dependency.

Often that means being there for people at a critical time, whether to prevent their eviction or help them off the street; to get them into drug or alcohol treatment or support them with their mental health; or to help them find a job and a flat so that the so that they can take the final steps to living on their own.

As well as supporting the vital work SHP does, this is my first ever half marathon, after running my first 10K in February this year, so this will also be a huge personal achievement! I’d really appreciate your support, in any capacity!