I’m running the Hackney Half for Furnishing Futures, who help women and children rebuild their lives after domestic abuse.

All of us will be someone or will know someone affected by domestic violence. What many people don’t realise is that when women are re-homed in social housing to escape abuse, they’re often given completely empty flats. No bed to rest on, no table to share a meal, no curtains for privacy. Just empty rooms where safety should begin.

Furnishing Futures changes that. They transform these empty spaces into safe, comfortable homes using beautiful donated furniture from the interiors industry. It’s about more than just furniture, it’s about dignity, comfort and a sense of belonging after trauma.

Please sponsor me if you can! It'll keep me going when my legs are ready to give up (and I realise I am now *old*), and it’ll make a huge difference to families finding safety and hope.

Thank you love you thank you xxx

P.s. Furnishing Futures set a modest target of £300 minimum raise, but it would be incredible if we could absolutely smash it!