Over the next few months, I’ll be taking on three cycling challenges in support of the incredible work of WAITS Action.

🚴 Tour de Northamptonshire – 60 miles

🚴 Wolverhampton to Aberdovey – 104 miles

🚴 London to Brighton – September - 55 miles

These rides are part of a much bigger personal journey over the last two years — combining my love of cycling with raising awareness and support for causes close to my heart.

This year’s fundraising is especially meaningful to me. It continues a journey inspired by my late mother, whose passion was always centred around supporting women in business, education, independence, and social development. Her belief was simple but powerful: when women are empowered to make their own decisions, communities grow stronger.

Over the last few years, I’ve been fortunate to raise over £2,500 through these cycling challenges, and this year I’m hoping to go even further.

Women Acting in Today’s Society (W.A.I.T.S), founded in 1993, provides holistic and culturally sensitive support to women affected by domestic abuse. We work with women from all backgrounds, including those in employment, business, and public services, recognising that domestic abuse can affect anyone and often impacts whole families and communities.

We have specialist experience supporting Black and Global Majority women, as well as women from the Chinese community since the late 1990s. Many of the women we support face barriers such as fear, limited knowledge of their rights, and institutional biases.

Each year, WAITS supports more than 500 women through:

Domestic Abuse Support – advocacy, counselling, and befriending

Women’s Refuge – safe housing for women fleeing abuse

Community Integration Project – long-term support for women offenders and those at risk

Personal Development – workshops and coaching that build confidence and skills

Employment Support – coaching and work experience opportunities

Every donation — large or small — genuinely helps.

So, as the legs start questioning my life choices somewhere on my second ride 😅, please know your support will help create real opportunities and positive change for women and communities.

If you’d like to support the rides and donate, thank you so much. It really does mean a lot.

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