I am running for Light Project Peterborough who provide support to those who are in desperate need within Peterborough. Their aim is to be a truly city-focused, city-change charity by providing projects such as Street Chaplaincy, Homeless Health Hub, Emergency Night Shelters, and Peer Advocacy.

LPP's biggest project though is The Garden House which is Peterborough’s homeless hub and where I volunteer once a week. It is instrumental in both delivering and enabling others to respond to the needs of the homeless in Peterborough. We provide hot drinks, breakfast, lunch, a welcoming smile and keen ear. With teams across multiple organisations working together to get people housed and on a sustainable road to better situations, it’s amazing what The Garden House can bring to people’s lives. Access to GPs, dentists, ophthalmologists, a fitness coach, hot showers!

Over 2024/25, 1,039 different people were supported at The Garden House with 596 people being helped to move away from the streets and into accommodation. Every month since January 2024, there's been at least 32 new people coming through the doors of the Garden House seeking support.

Light Project Peterborough needs your support and I’m happy to run/walk/stagger for it. As well as sponsoring me today please consider becoming a regular donor! Just £5 can give someone a hot drink every day for a month… the very least we all deserve.