Amanda Burton, ­ambassador, The Children’s Trust, writes:

With the start of 2016, many people will be making their new year resolutions and ­planning to make a difference, either for themselves or for ­others.

Whatever the reason – be it getting fit, participating in a sporting event, signing up for a once-in-a-lifetime challenge such as a trek to Everest base camp, or taking up voluntary work – The Children’s Trust would love to hear from you.

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for ­children with brain injuries, and by taking part in one of our many fundraising events you will be helping to make a ­difference to some very special children and their families.

The Children’s Trust has lots of fundraising activities, including the ever-popular National Doughnut Week in May, the fabulous Supercar event in July and Humphrey’s Pyjama Week in October, as well as other regional and local activities.

If you are planning to take on a new challenge to get fit, we have available places in many famous running events, including full and half-marathons, and would love to hear from runners who would like to join up with The Children’s Trust team for the Virgin Money London Marathon, the Great North Run, the Brighton Marathon or the Bupa 10K.

Alternatively, if you are ­looking for a new venture, ­perhaps you would like to start a local supporter group to raise funds. If so, we can offer help and advice to get you started.

For more ideas on how you can support The Children’s Trust, please contact us via the website at www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk, email [email protected], or phone 01737 365020.

With our very best wishes for a happy and fulfilling new year.