We did it! Team Saffron has completed an incredible 2,394 miles between us – the equivalent distance from Sheffield to Crete!

Along the way, our team took on personal challenges, showed remarkable determination, and helped raise awareness of the need for accessible therapy for women.

Our Senior Therapist, Josie, covered an amazing 83.2 miles across the Lake District.

One of our therapists took on the Sheffield Half Marathon, completing 13.1 miles.

A huge thank you to Gripple Limited, who joined the challenge with a fantastic 500-mile pledge. Your support has helped make this achievement even more meaningful.

Most importantly, every mile completed and every donation received brings us closer to supporting more women with access to life-changing therapy. Thank you to everyone who walked, ran, cycled, donated, shared our campaign, and cheered us on. We couldn't have done it without you!

Inspired to take on your own challenge? It's not too late to get involved or support the campaign at https://www.saffronsheffield.org.uk/beyond-your-comfort-zone

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At Saffron, we offer women in Sheffield free, long-term specialised 1:1 therapy in a safe, dedicated space. Traumatic experiences such as sexual or domestic abuse can be devastating if left unaddressed. These women are at a much greater risk of developing drug and alcohol addictions, eating disorders, engaging in self-harm or experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, or PTSD.

Our services are life changing, life saving, and in high demand. The number of women registering with us for therapy has risen significantly every year. In January 2024, 750 women self-referred to us, a 134% increase. The demand for support is so great that we have had to temporarily close our waiting list while we work to support those already waiting. In January 2025, 234 clients were waiting for an assessment. We want to build a future where the waiting list can reopen and every woman who reaches out can access the therapy she deserves.

We’ve decided to do something big! Starting therapy can mean stepping beyond what feels comfortable, but it’s also a powerful step toward healing and hope. Inspired by the courage of the women we support, we’ve launched the Beyond Your Comfort Zone fundraising campaign, inviting people to challenge themselves and raise vital funds for life-changing therapy.

To kick start the campaign, our team here at Saffron alongside our fabulous supporters at Gripple are going to step beyond our comfort zone by collectively walking, running, cycling and swimming the 2394 miles from Sheffield to Crete, where the saffron spice originated. We only have 12 weeks (ending 31st May), and it's a long way!

Your donation will go towards funding long-term 1:1 trauma therapy for vulnerable women in Sheffield.

We hope to inspire more to go Beyond Your Comfort Zone for Saffron.

If you would like to talk to someone about making a donation or setting up your own Beyond Your Comfort Zone fundraising challenge, please contact us at office@saffronsheffield.org.uk.