This December, a team of colleagues from Pay.UK will be swapping their work clothes for Santa suits and taking part in Santa in the City to raise money for Age UK East London.

I'm proud to be fundraising for older people across East London and helping Age UK continue the incredible work they do to support those facing poverty, loneliness and isolation.

Did you know that Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Newham have some of the highest levels of pensioner poverty and loneliness in the country? Many older people are struggling with the rising cost of living, while others go days without meaningful social contact.

By supporting my fundraising, you'll be helping Age UK East London to ensure older people can:

Overcome poverty and access vital support

Connect with their local community and reduce loneliness

Have their voices heard on the issues that matter to them

Remain independent, safe and well in their own homes

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a real difference to the lives of older people in East London.

Thank you for your support and for helping us make East London a better place to grow older.