On Sunday, October 11th, I’ll be lining up on a hopefully sunny morning to run the London Royal Parks Half Marathon through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks.

While the scenery will be stunning, my training schedule has been a little less glamorous. However, every blister and early morning run is worth it because I am raising vital funds for the Innholder’s Charitable Foundation.

Why the Innholder’s Charitable Foundation?

The Innholder’s Charitable Foundation does incredible work supporting a wide range of charitable causes, with a deep-rooted history of helping the hospitality sector.

Right now, this support is more critical than ever. Between the ongoing pressures of high VAT rates and the devastating wave of independent restaurant closures across London, our vibrant hospitality community is facing an incredibly tough climate. The people who make our city's food and hospitality scene so special are under immense strain.

By supporting the Foundation, we are directly helping hospitality workers facing severe hardship, while also funding vital educational initiatives and local community projects. Every penny raised goes toward keeping this vital industry—and the people behind it—afloat now and in the future.

How You Can Help

Any donation, big or small, means the world to me and will provide a massive boost when my legs start to give up somewhere in Hyde Park.

Thank you so much for your generosity, your encouragement, and for supporting such a fantastic cause. Wish me luck!

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