I’m running the Leeds 10K in June 2026 to raise money for Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network (LASSN), a Leeds-based charity working with people who’ve had to leave their homes and rebuild their lives.

People arriving in the UK as refugees or seeking asylum often arrive with very little: unstable housing, limited English, and huge uncertainty about what comes next. LASSN steps in at the practical end — helping people find somewhere safe to stay, learn English at home, and avoid being completely alone in a new city.

This is about small, solid things that make life bearable: a safe place to sleep, being able to talk to a GP without fear of not being understood, and a few familiar faces when everything else still feels unsteady.

If you’re able to donate, you’ll be helping keep this practical work going in Leeds.

Thank you for backing me