Help a London Child
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About us
Help a London Child provides financial support to grass-root projects for London’s less advantaged children.
Rich, Kat and Margherita are running the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon!
Rich, Kat and Margherita will be dusting off their trainers as they will be taking part in the October half-marathon in aid of Help a London Child. Want to join them? Find out more here.
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Recent events Check out what we've been up to...
Run Stamford run!
Chelsea FC’s mascot Stamford the Lion ran this year's Virgin London Marathon for Help a London Child. Find out more here...
The British Gas Great London Swim
On Saturday 3rd July over 150 swimmers took to the water at the Royal Victoria Docks in aid of Help a London Child. Find out more here.
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).
Drogba kicks off 'Sport in the City' initiative
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has launched a new sport programme to get young Londoners active this summer.
Sports Events Get training with Help a London Child!
Rich, Kat and Margherita are running the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon!
Rich, Kat and Margherita will be dusting off their trainers as they will be taking part in the October half-marathon in aid of Help a London Child. Want to join them? Find out more here.
Bupa Great North Run 2010
We have places available for the world's largest half marathon on 19th September 2010. Secure yours today and run in aid of Help a London Child!
Sign up for the Virgin London Marathon 2011!
Been inspired by this year's event and fancy having a go? Find our how you could be part of the Help a London Child team next year or to enter the official ballot here.
HOW WE HELP More about Help a London Child
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.
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.
Apply for a grant
Over our two rounds of funding in 2009, £586,763 was awarded to 303 charities and voluntary groups. Find out how and most importantly, when, you can apply for a grant...
Contact us
The place to visit if you have any questions or other enquiries.
Donate Now
Donate now to help us improve the lives of children across London.
Go Stamford Go! Stamford in training for the marathon!
Chelsea mascot Stamford the Lion was a roaring success at this year's Virgin London Marathon. With the help of his trainers Darren and Ben, from the Chelsea Club, he completed the 26.2 mile course in a pretty good time - for a furry lion! Thanks to the support of Chelsea players and fans Stamford raised over £10,000 for Help a London Child. It's not too late to sponsor Stamford, just visit www.justgiving.com/runstamfordrun or text ‘STAMFORD’ to 83958 (Texts cost £1.50 plus your standard network charge. 90p goes to Help a London Child or 55p from Virgin Mobiles). Check out the 9 photos.
Capital Rocks! 2009 What a night!
The stars came out once again for our annual gala event, in aid of Help a London Child. Check out the 11 photos.
The Capital Christmas Appeal 2009 Look who's been in to support the appeal..
Look who's been in to support our appeal...! Check out the 14 photos.
Lisa skydives for HALC Back for second helpings!
Saturday 7th November saw Capital's Lisa Snowdon returning for her second parachute jump along with a crowd of very brave Capital listeners in order to raise money for Help a London Child. Check out the 14 photos.
Free Sport for All Help a London Child's sports programme
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.
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.
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.
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...