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From family support, fitness classes and learning to art exhibitions, festivals and talks, our activities are wide and far reaching.
Call out for runners or wannabe runners! Take part in The Big Half on Sunday 7 September 2025 and raise funds to help combat loneliness and improve quality of life of older adults in Waterloo.
About The Big Half
The Big Half is organised by London Marathon Events. It is a vibrant, inclusive half marathon with a fun, festival atmosphere. The 13.1 mile course weaves through London from Tower Bridge to the iconic Cutty Sark in Greenwich. The minimum age for taking part is 17 years. You don’t have to be an experienced runner to join. They encourage beginners and provide easy to follow training plans to help you physically and mentally prepare for the challenge ahead.
Fundraising for Coin Street
Last year, 14 runners raised £4,765 for Coin Street's Youth Night. A fantastic achievement! This year, we are seeking runners to help raise £300 each for Coin Street's health and social programme for older adults.
The Coin Street neighbourhood centre and Colombo Centre provide safe, warm, and welcoming spaces for over 234+ older adults each year, participating in our programme. Activities range from art, dance, gardening, fitness, coffee mornings, community singing, movie nights, crafts, park walks, boat parties, Young At Heart annual party, inter-generational dinners, trips to the seaside and more!
We have witnessed first-hand the decline in the physical and mental health of older people in our community, exasperated by the cost-of-living crisis. That’s why free community activities like those at Coin Street are vital, promoting social engagement, combating loneliness, and fostering a sense of belonging and purpose.
Up for the challenge? What's next?
Email Leila via fundraising@coinstreet.org to register your interest by Friday 9 May 2025.
Still undecided?
Get in touch with Leila (email above) if you have any questions, or need more information at this point. You can also have a browse of The Big Half website where you can finds loads of information, FAQs, and photos and videos from previous years.
What else is in it for you?
- Optional lunchtime or after work training as a group
- Coin Street branded t-shirt to run in and keep afterwards
- Cheer squad on the day with refreshments after your run
- Group calls to motivate and support you with training and fundraising