On February 1st the For Jimmy and WE Charity partnered to host a Safer Communities Youth Summit at City Hall for over 100 Team London Young Ambassadors The event enabled young people to take part in workshops around personal responsibility and connecting communities, as well as being given the opportunity to plan a social action …
The Santa Run
The Santa Run in December Thousands of Santas will be donning their red suits and making their way to Victoria Park in a bid to raise funds for extraordinary charities across the country. Why not get up and running, be it dressed as Father Christmas or an elf, reindeer or Christmas pudding! On the route …
The Big Half
The Vitality Big Half is back for the second year! The Vitality Big Half registration is extended until 20 February, we only have 4 more places in this sold out event. Register today About The Big Half The Big Half takes place in London, United Kingdom on Sunday 10 March 2019. The 13.1 mile half …
A statement from Barry and Margaret Mizen
A statement from Barry and Margaret Mizen, on behalf of For Jimmy, in response to the most recent knife crime murders in London “The violence on our streets is showing no signs of abating, and the only response in the short term is to allow and support the police to do their job. The current …
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“For Jimmy is a charity like no other”
I am writing to inform you that I will be stepping down as CEO of For Jimmy on the 12th November 2018 to undertake some new challenges of my own When our family lost our beloved Jimmy on 10th May 2008, it changed our lives irrevocably. It was often said when Jimmy died that he …
‘When I Grow Up’ writing competition
Wouldn’t it be amazing if by the time our children grow up, they can live in a more connected and safer communities as a result of For Jimmy’s work We are asking schools to hold a writing competition where students write down their visions of the society they would like to live in and what …
Learning mentor
£8 per hour in Lewisham, London For Jimmy Following the murder of 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen in May 2008, the Mizen family has been determined to focus on two outcomes; they will not be beaten by his death, and something good will come from it. Since the charity was founded, For Jimmy has worked tirelessly to …
New Hall School
Good Hope at New Hall School New Hall School The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS “Good Hope New Hall has been a wonderful addition to our community and charity provision; the café is a lively hub for social activity and hospitality, and everyone is delighted to be supporting the work of this excellent charity …
Your own fundraising
Thank you for choosing to support For Jimmy by fundraising We are here to help you have a great experience while fundraising to raise much needed funds to build safer communities. If you have your own idea, please get in touch and let us know. We’re here to help you raise money every step of …
Jumpers For Jimmy
Wear your Jumpers for Jimmy running up to Christmas and help us raise vital funds The good the bad the ugly, we all love Christmas jumpers If you would like to organise a Jumpers For Jimmy at your work, school, in your church please let us know. Get involved
Baking For Jimmy
Cake sales at work, at home or in your community are a great way to raise money For Jimmy Whether you bake your cakes or fake it and buy them from your local supermarket, the important thing is you are doing it to help a cause close to your hearts. Baking it or faking it …
“I have found the courage to try”
Jonjo and Marianne are pupils at New Hall School, where they first heard Barry and Margaret share Jimmy’s story two years ago Having found the experience very moving, they have since strived to be as understanding and patient as possible, in order to build a stronger community for themselves and those around them. Following Jimmy’s …