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For many women, getting a job is a lifeline. It is a chance to escape poverty, gain financial stability and restore confidence. In the shadow of the cost of living crisis, there is an intensified need for the Smart Works service.
Smart Works is a UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for their job interview. They give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment and transform their lives. In the last year, 72% got a job within a month of their appointment.
Between 1 and 8 March 2023, my team will be cycling 500 miles to raise vital funds for Smart Works. We will be pedalling for a purpose and would appreciate every pound you are able to give to support this brilliant charity.
For me this is more of a challenge than it may have been in the past. I used to cycle a LOT. Then in April last year Covid caught up with me, and since then have hardly been able to cope with any physical activity without crushing fatigue. With that, finally, feeling like it might be easing, I've been able to get back in the bike for this challenge - but that's a long year to lose fitness!
Smart Works is a UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for their job interview. They give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment and transform their lives. In the last year, 72% got a job within a month of their appointment.
Between 1 and 8 March 2023, my team will be cycling 500 miles to raise vital funds for Smart Works. We will be pedalling for a purpose and would appreciate every pound you are able to give to support this brilliant charity.
For me this is more of a challenge than it may have been in the past. I used to cycle a LOT. Then in April last year Covid caught up with me, and since then have hardly been able to cope with any physical activity without crushing fatigue. With that, finally, feeling like it might be easing, I've been able to get back in the bike for this challenge - but that's a long year to lose fitness!