Richard is swimming, cycling and running for The Mentoring Lab Community C.I.C. at the Guildford Triathlon 2026. There will be struggle, sweat, and probably a few tears, but every donation is a reason to keep going.

Hi everyone,

The Mentoring Lab Community C.I.C., a charity I'm proud to volunteer for as a director, supports highly motivated children and young people who are unfortunately vulnerable, at risk, or facing barriers to education, employment and personal progression.

Through mentoring, social activities and youth leadership training, The Mentoring Lab Community help people build confidence, raise their aspirations and access opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.

Every penny raised goes directly toward:

• Free and subsidised mentoring: one-to-one and group support delivered by people who understand the communities they serve

• Outings, trips and informal learning during school holidays and weekends, especially for young people who wouldn't otherwise get the chance

• Youth Leadership Training and resources that help 14+ year olds develop the qualities, skills and knowledge to succeed.

As a not for profit organisation, every penny of surplus is locked into the community so we can reinvestment into the people and programmes that need it.

Thank you for reading, and thank you in advance for anything you can give.

It genuinely goes further than you'd think.

Thank you for whatever you can give.