My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

As you will all know I work for Forest YMCA in Walthamstow which supports homeless 16-30 year olds to achieve their full potential, increase their confidence and self-respect, and ultimately move on to live independent and fulfilled lives.

I believe everyone deserves what we all expect for ourselves - a comfortable and healthy environment to live and thrive in, and for this reason I am hoping to raise a bit of sponsorship to go towards funding the much-needed modernisation of the 40+ year old building that accommodates most of our young people by strapping on a hard hat and abseiling down all 9 storeys of it!

This major project of refurbishment began in August 2011 but we have a way to go yet, and you know what they say, "every penny counts"! I have already begun to see the difference that it is making on the residents who have moved into the first batch of new rooms, and myself and the residents are looking forward to the transformation of the whole hostel by the end of this vital project.

So if you like the sound of supporting young homeless people in a real and concrete way, or perhaps you just like the idea of me trying to scale a big tower block, anything you can give will be greatly appreciated!

Thankyou so much! X

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My charity

Forest YMCA

Forest YMCA

Charity Registration No. 803442

Forest YMCA provides support and accommodation to more than 550 young homeless people each year at our 7 sites across East London. We are here to give them hope - as well as a home - when they need it most.

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Well done From Mandy and Phil! Xx

Donation by Mandy and Phil on 30/06/12

£10.00

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Well Done Miss Carrington. I hope my donation is not late.

Donation by Abdul Haya on 13/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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WELL DONE!!! great challenge for a great cause! x

Donation by Beth Hellowell on 12/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done! Looked scary from the photo! xxx

Donation by Rose Matthews on 11/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Woo go Rachel!! Sorry its a bit late but well done for doing it :) xxx

Donation by Helen Carrington on 10/06/12

£10.00

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Hope it went well Roo! Sorry it's late! Xxxxx

Donation by Emma Chandler on 09/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I'll pay double if you go down head first!

Donation by Pat Gaunt on 08/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope you can enjoy the view!

Donation by Jane & James on 07/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Rach! You're really brave!

Donation by Kate Fulford on 04/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope it goes well!!! Don't look down! x

Donation by Matthew Tradgett on 17/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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utter madness! but very admirable, good luck .

Donation by julia gibson on 12/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Looking forward to cheering you on! xxx

Donation by Gemma Owen on 10/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Rachel U R far braver than me! Grandad, Sue, Nick, Sarah, Neil, Michael xxx

Donation by Grandad, Sue, Nick, Sarah, Neil, Michael on 08/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Rachel!! x

Donation by Anna Tradgett on 07/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Don't look down!!

Donation by Brian Carrington on 07/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck for a good cause!

Donation by Diane Carrington on 07/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£225.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£225.00
  • Gift Aid£51.25

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