I've been involved with The Pavement pretty much since it first launched in 2005. 

In that time the magazine has broken news that is essential for people living on the streets of London, Scotland and the West Midlands, from contaminated drugs to beatings and murders; from harassment campaigns to deportations and health issues such as the rise of tuberculosis.

We're constantly being told that The Pavement has given them information they wouldn't otherwise have access to - including information about substance abuse clinics, hostels and day centres where they can get help if they chose. 

But the last few years have been tough and funding is hard to come by. The Pavement desperately needs additional funds and I'm hoping to do what I can to add to its coffers. 

I know money is tight for everyone at the moment, but even a small donation can help keep the magazine going.