It is a great privilege to have been CEO of International Students House since 2016. And now I'm joining the celebrations and will walk 60 miles in May to mark our special birthday! I would really appreciate it if you would sponsor me and support International Students' House.

We provide a 'home from home' for international students while they study and work far from family and all that is familiar. We surround them in a safe community and provide a range of support as they adjust to life in London. Our aim is that they can thrive and make the most of their time here. Not only do we offer scholarships, making a world-class education available to the brightest students. But we also provide emergency financial support for those in need.

Our goal is to help twice the number international students in need in 2025 as we did last year. Our appeal has been triggered by a surge in hardship for these hardworking young people. For example, in 2024 applications to the Mary Trevelyan Hardship Fund were so high we had to close two months early. So are determined to help more students in our anniversary year. Which is why I'm putting my best foot forward!

No gift is too small. Thank you for your help, I truly appreciate it!