Update: 19 September 2025

I did it and it was terrifying! Yesterday I completed the Long Harbour Ltd 93m abseil for LandAid. It took a lot of grit, perseverance and deep breaths: I really don’t like heights and all I could hear in my head as I lent backwards was “I can’t do this”. A huge thank you to everyone who has sponsored me and who came to support. It really was the only thing that made me inch backwards and drop over the edge. No one told me I’d see the sky and buildings reflected in the windows as I passed: that did not help! My whole body is aching from the tension (my ribs feel broken!) and my wrists will take a while to recover from holding the rope so tightly.

For the record, I am still scared of heights, no I did not look down and no, I will not do another one (although if it’s over 100m and will raise money for charity I may waiver).

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I don't like heights. I stand back from the edge of cliffs and can't look down. BUT I will do (almost) anything for charity and so on the 18th of September I will be going to the top of The Eades, our newest building - that's like going to the top of the Gherkin and about half way up the Shard - getting roped up and abseiling down to raise funds for LandAid.

This is the theory - it is quite possible I will be paralysed by fear and incapable of leaning backwards with nothing but 34 storeys of air between me and the ground. Scroll to the second photo and you'll see how high it is from the top!

The only way to make me do this is to know that people have donated their hard earned cash on the promise I will face my fear so please donate so I cannot let you down!

LandAid raises vital funds to support life-changing services for 16-24 year olds experiencing homelessness. It gives vulnerable young people a brighter future and by donating you can make a real difference to this important cause. Together, we can help ensure that these young people have a place to feel safe, supported, and at home.