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. Find out more about some of the projects that have received grants.
Donate Now
Donate now to help us improve the lives of children across London.
Take on a Parachute Jump for Help a London Child!
Looking for an experience of a lifetime? Then why not tackle a parachute jump in aid of Help a London Child?
The Great London Swim has arrived
Take to the water at the Royal Victoria Dock this August and help raise money for Help a London Child. Find out more here.
Recycle your mobile and Help a London Child
Do your good deed for recycle week: donate a mobile to charity!
Recent Events Check out what we've been up to...
Alesha becomes ambassador for Help a London Child
Alesha Dixon has announced that she has become an ambassador for Help a London Child.
Chelsea to Support Help a London Child
Chelsea Football Club has announced that its new National Charity Partner will be Help a London Child.
Marriott Lends a Hand
Employees from Marriott and Renaissance Hotels across London have been volunteering at Help a London Child funded projects.
Olympians add excitement to Newham Mini Games
Thanks to Help a London Child, over 1,000 children from Newham took part in a mini olympics and were joined by Olympians Jacqui Agyepong and Jeanette Kwakye.
Shooting Star Children's Hospice
The project funded by the 2007 Capital Christmas Appeal is complete!
Marriott Volunteers Marriott lends a hand
Over 70 employees from Marriott and Renaissance Hotels across London have been volunteering at Help a London Child funded projects. Check out the 8 photos.
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.
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 2008, £705,165 was awarded to 400 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.
Free Sport for All Help a London Child's sports programme
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.
Capital is 'ABLE 2' make a splash in South London
Capital's Des Paul visits the Sutton Swimming Gala and presents medals to disabled children.
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...
Olympians coach urban athletes
Find out more about the Urban Athlete – ‘Have a go at Athletics & Sports’ Day events
Virgin London Marathon 2010 Sign up for next year's race
Sign up for the Virgin London Marathon 2010!
Up for the challenge? Join Capital's team for next year's marathon and help raise money for London's disadvantaged children.
Our post-race reception partners
We couldn't thank or feed our hungry runners after their 26.2 miles without some help...
All About Doreen
She's the most experienced member of the Help a London Child marathon team and at 80 years old, she's the oldest lady taking part in this year's marathon! Find out more about her here.
A brief history of the event
The first London Marathon was in 1981, but how did the capital get its own marathon...and why?
Trek Sahara They did it!
In March, 18 adventurous Help a London Child trekkers took on the challenge of the Sahara to help raise money for disadvantaged kids across the capital. Check out the 10 photos.