I am running my first ever marathon in April, raising money for Shelter, the leading housing and homelessness charity in the UK. They help to move those in need into safe, secure housing and campaign for lasting change to prevent homelessness occurring in the first place.

 

In the current economic climate and rising cost of living, work by charities like Shelter is more important than ever, and the majority of their income comes from fund-raising events and individual donations. Knowing that I am raising money to ensure their good work continues will hopefully help keep me motivated in my training during the cold, winter mornings!!

 

£10 can pay for a 10 minute phone call, giving advice to those in need through Shelter's 365 days a year helpline.

£45 can help train a Shelter adviser to deal with vulnerable adults, and protect children at risk.

£250 can pay to transfer a family from a condemned property into a safe, secure home

£500 can run an after-school club for one month, helping homeless and badly housed children to build their self-esteem

£1,000 can prevent one family per week being evicted from their home for an entire year.

 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to Shelter and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.