Help a London Child

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Help a London Child Logo About us

Help a London Child provides financial support to grass-root projects for London’s less advantaged children.

Help a London Child event Donate Now

Donate now to help us improve the lives of children across London.

Carlo Ancelotti Capital Kicks!

Chelsea FC are teaming up with 95.8 Capital FM’s Help a London Child to give you a once in a lifetime opportunity to play at a top Premier League stadium!

Stamford training by Big Ben Run Stamford run!

Chelsea FC’s mascot Stamford the Lion is running this year's Virgin London Marathon for Help a London Child. Find out more and sponsor Stamford right here...

Competition: A selection of Spanish food, tapas Eat at London's top restaurants for a fraction of the price!

Book a meal at a top London restaurant for less and win a meal for two every month, for a whole year here!

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Recent events Check out what we've been up to...

London Youth Games London Youth Games Grants Awards

95.8 Capital FM’s Margherita Taylor presented the London Youth Games Grants, funded by Help a London Child and Balfour Beatty, and was joined by athletes Zoe Smith (far left) and Dervis Konulralp (far right).

GBK logo Thank you GBK!

See how much GBK raised for Help a London Child and join in our Big Kiwi Quiz

Chelsea players visit a Help a London Child projec Chelsea players visit Help a London Child Project

Children at the Lady Allen Adventure Playground in Wandsworth got a special festive treat!

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Charlie's Marathon Blog Charlie's Marathon blog

Capital's intrepid newsreader Charlie Girling has decided to run the 26.2 miles this year in aid of our charity Help a London Child. How's she getting on? Find out here!

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JLS tag JLS Dog Tags

Get your very own limited edition JLS Dog Tag...

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HOW WE HELP More about Help a London Child

Lisa opening Shooting Star Children's Hospice Who we help

The best way to understand how Help a London Child works is to read the stories of groups who’ve benefited from money donated to us.

Boy with support worker playing table cricket About Free Sport for All

Help a London Child's sports programme, which aims to give all children and teenagers the opportunity to take part in sport.

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Margarita Taylor Apply for a grant

Over our two rounds of funding in 2008, £705,165 was awarded to 400 charities and voluntary groups. Find out how and most importantly, when, you can apply for a grant...

E-mail Contact us

The place to visit if you have any questions or other enquiries.

Capital Rocks! 2009 What a night!

The Capital Christmas Appeal 2009 Look who's been in to support the appeal..

Help a London Child and Chelsea FC Johnny and Lisa kick off our partnership with Chelsea FC

Lisa skydives for HALC Back for second helpings!

Free Sport for All Help a London Child's sports programme

Boy with support worker playing table cricket About Free Sport for All

Help a London Child's sports programme, which aims to give all children and teenagers the opportunity to take part in sport.

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LCF Olympians coach urban athletes

The London Coaching Foundation ran the final of 4 Urban Athlete – ‘Have a go at Athletics & Sports’ Day events in December for 180 11-16 year olds from Central and West London schools at Sutton Arena.

Kat Shoob at Challenge East Capital Vaults into East London!

95.8 Capital FM and Big 40 UK presenter Kat Shoob took time out from her busy schedule to visit the East London Gymnastics Centre in Beckton.

Jermaine Jenas All 2-Gether Now kicks off at White Hart Lane

One of our Free Sport for All projects is being supported by Spurs & England star Jermaine Jenas...