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Posted: 9th February 2026

Marathon task!

Sycamore Trust turns 30 this year, and we're aiming to raise £30k to celebrate our 30 years.

We'll get a great deal closer to that total, thanks to the truly wonderful efforts of primary school teacher Billy Tyler.

Billy is a teacher at a special needs school in Redbridge and he is running the London Marathon, in an attempt to raise money for the Sycamore Trust!  Billy has set up a Just Giving page and donations have already begun to appear as he steps up his bid to be race fit for the 26th April.

He said; 

"I’m now in my fourth year as a primary school teacher, working in an incredible special needs school in Redbridge. I’ve had the privilege of teaching so many wonderful children with autism and other additional needs each one unique, inspiring and full of potential. Working closely with their families has shown me just how important the right support is and how charities like Sycamore Trust UK make a real difference to everyday lives."

We're hoping that Billy can raise as much money as possible, so please share and spread the word.  To support him, please visit his Just Giving page at; https://www.justgiving.com/page/billy-tyler-1