I am taking part in Strictly because I have recently lost my Dad, who was my world and it was so unexpected and so I am wanting to help others in new ways and pushing myself out of my comfort zone

The Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides its services free of charge to its patients and costs £5.2million to run each year with just 17% of the funding received coming from statutory sources. The remaining 83% is raised from a range of fundraising activities and the support of the generous local community in Cheshire. In addition, they raise money through their local charity shops and weekly lottery.