Active Training Team www.activetrainingteam.co.uk are supporting six cyclists: Jonathan McGuinness, Alan Westaway, Ken Bradshaw, Delon Jessop, David Sturzaker and myself, Patrick O'Kane to raise money and awareness for two small charities with the potential to have a big impact.

The Actors Benevolent Fund www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk offer Financial and Pastoral help to professional Actors and Stage Managers who are in need due to accident, illness or old age. They also offer support for those affected by the very large increase in the cost of living.

Open Doorwww.opendoor.org.uk is an organisation that helps talented young people who do not have the financial support or resources to gain a place at one of the UK’s leading drama schools.