On Saturday 13th June I'll be one of 20 people taking on the challenge of abseiling down the iconic Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on to raise money for the fantastic Royal Marines Experience project.

As a Royal Navy veteran, this means a great deal to me personally, and I’d be hugely grateful for any support you can give. Every donation, big or small, will help support this vital work.

The Royal Marines Experience will not just be a collection of artifacts – it will be a place where the stories and lives of people are told. The amazing objects, exhibitions, galleries and hands-on experiences will inspire by showcasing remarkable personal stories, immense teamwork and qualities of resilience that can help us all navigate today’s complex and often demanding world.

The museum will be at the heart of sharing the on-going story of the Royal Marines. We will be a new national center to inspire learning, enjoyment and engagement, with the Corps, its operations, its ethos, its people and their unique history and achievements.

The new museum will open in summer 2026, and this intrepid group of fundraisers are channeling the Royal Marines ethos of courage, determination, unselfishness, and cheerfulness in the face of adversity to help raise funds for this important piece of history, which will pay tribute to generations of Royal Marines.

Thank you