If you are donating, please do leave your name (if you feel comfortable doing so), as I would like to try and send my thanks to each of you.

On Saturday 27th June I walked, from Southall, to the Kia Oval in Vauxhall and back. In doing so, I walked a total of 28 miles in order to raise money for a charity based locally to me, NishkamSWAT (Sikh Welfare Awareness Team). 

With the most recent Govt announcement, of restrictions in England, there will be an entirely new number of issues. I am noticing  a lot more homeless people on the streets again. 

I know a LOT of my friends and family already donated in June. I am doing nothing special this time around, apart from asking you to perhaps think about giving again. A quid? Couple of quid? A fiver? Whatever you feel comfortable with.Again, a MASSIVE thanks to all of you who have already donated over the summer. I know the charity appreciated it very much.

Why I did this - During the first Lockdown, I made a small donation to NishkamSWAT, but I couldn’t help but feel I wanted to try and do something a little more. So, I got to thinking. I like to run, however an ankle injury meant I couldn't do anything running related (hence it had to be a walk). I am also a Cricket fan (Surrey CCC member). So I put those two things together and thought I would walk to Surrey's home ground (The Oval) and back. One of Surrey CCC's young spinners also volunteers for the charity I decided to raise money for and so that's another reason I wanted to help this particular cause, as well as for the amazing work they do to feed and care for the homeless.

The Result - By the end Sat 27th June (the day of the walk) I had managed to raise £1,500, which was WELL in excess of my expectations. If I am able to raise more, it will only go towards helping the charity further. 

And Now - During the winter, as the weather gets worse, the homeless need more help than usual. NishkamSWAT's work does not stop. It didn't stop during the initial lockdown and it won't stop now. A little push, in terms of donations, will do a world of good for the work they do and for the homeless that this charity helps.

A little about the charity - NishkamSWAT is a charity supporting homeless people throughout the UK. They are dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering support & campaigning for change. They are determined campaigners working to support those sleeping rough with care, kindness & compassion.