We've put together a team of runners to represent us in the Leicester 10k and we can't thank them enough

We are very proud to announce that we have put together a team to represent the New Futures Project in the Leicester 10k run taking place in the city later this year.

Every penny they raise in sponsorship will support our work with some of the most socially excluded women and young people in our community.

You can donate here

The event comes to the city on Sunday, March 2 and, at the last count, our team will consist of seven runners.

As well as their financial contribution to the project, we are confident they will raise our profile in the wider community.

In return, we are providing all the help they need as they seek sponsors.

Our director Della Kagure Brown said: "We're delighted people have signed up to run the Leicester 10k on behalf of the project.

"This is the first time we have asked anyone to do this for us. It's a huge step for the project, so these people will always be special to us because they are the first."

Helen Sharp, fundraising, marketing and PR manager at The New Futures Project, said previously: “The Leicester 10k is a great opportunity for people to show their support for the project.

"We will be supporting the running team along the route and sharing information about what we do.  We’d love to see as many of you as possible so come along and say Hello."

Taking part in a sponsored event on our behalf is a simple way of helping us.

Visit the fundraising page of our website for some inspiration.

The New Futures Project offers a comprehensive welfare and counselling service for women and young people dealing with sexual abuse or exploitation, domestic violence, trafficking, poverty and debt, substance use or mental ill-health.

Call us on 0116 251 0803 or send us a message at: info@new-futures.org.uk.

You can find us at 71 London Road, Leicester, LE2 0PE