For those of you that know me, I love a challenge... I am taking on the HARP24 hour race off the back of a 100KM Ultramarathon 2 weeks before so this is definitely going to put me out of my comfort zone!

I have seen first hand volunteering for a homeless shelter the impacts of what being homeless can do to someone and it is heartbreaking the struggles people have to go through on a daily basis. Any contribution little or large will go a long way.

"No one should be homeless.

We’re Southend’s leading homelessness charity. We provide housing, advice and support to over 1,000 people each year who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing their home. We help them lay the foundations they need to rebuild their lives and end the need for rough sleeping for good.

Working alongside our local community, we provide street outreach every night supporting people into emergency accommodation. When people’s basic needs are met, the real work begins. Our ongoing support is tailored to each individual’s needs and includes finding permanent accommodation, building life skills; overcoming challenges such as addiction or health conditions, and in time, helping people back into work, education, or training.

For every £1 you donate to our team, 96 pence will go directly to the frontline to support people experiencing homelessness in Southend-on-Sea. We cannot continue our vital work without your support."