Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am raising money for an amazing charity called the BNI Foundation. Not many have heard of the foundation but after hearing its amazing Managing Director and Chair Clare Rudd speak at our National Conference last year I was moved to want to support them. Clare shared her own personal journey and just how powerful supporting small local initiatives that aim to improve circumstances for children facing financial instability can be.

The foundation provides 10 grants twice a year to initiatives to provide resources to educators and organisations that make success easier for kids, either by removing barriers or by providing incentives for focusing on studies.

A local initiative to me was All Saints School in Stockport where they provided a £1000 to support their 'Breath of Fresh Air' project. It will enable children with restricted access to green spaces to have a nature-oriented learning area improving academic outcomes and stability in their early years.

So to support the charity I am fundraising by throwing myself out of a plane on 24th May.

To achieve this I need to lose at least 1.5 stones preferrably more which is why I am sharing my journey as well and multiple gym visits. Also why I am writing this just before I set off for my 3rd visit to the gym this week.

My target is £1,500 as this will cover the costs of 2 -3 Givers Gain grants to worthy causes that can change children's lives locally.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.