Between the 29th May and the 2nd June 2025 my brother and I shall be attempting to climb 10 Munros between us, to raise money for Sussex Prisoners’ Families (SPF). A Munro is a mountain in Scotland with a height of over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) If successful we will have climbed the equivalent of 30,000 feet which is slightly higher than Mount Everest at 29,031.69 (8,848.86 metres). Simon has led many expeditions in the Alps and the Himalayas but is primarily there to encourage and goad his younger brother into getting to the top, which I will need!

Sussex Prisoners’ Families has just had its ten-year anniversary and a charity I have the privilege of chairing. We exist to support families on their journey through the criminal justice process by offering advice, advocacy, information and emotional support. We work in courts, prisons and the community.

Many will have strong views around prisoners and sentences, but few will reflect on the impact on the family left behind. Families are plunged into a bewildering world of emotional and practical difficulty, facing social stigma, insecure housing, poverty and lack of information. Children may be subject to disrupted schooling and bullying and are 2-3 times more likely to face mental health challenges than their peers. Despite this there is no statutory support for prisoners’ families.

I would urge you to support this appeal. Any size of donation large or small, will be very gratefully received. We are aiming to raise £5000

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