This September, a team of four from Allied World (Alexandra, Persephone, Sunil and Martin) will be cycling over 300km from London to Paris to raise money for Furnishing Futures, and for the prospect of a decent glass of Bordeaux!

This is a challenge I have wanted to do for a while and I am looking forward to the test of riding long distances day after day.

Allied World have been supporting Furnishing Futures for a little while, its an East London charity that supports survivors of domestic abuse who are rebuilding their lives. They transform empty, unfurnished social housing into safe, healing, beautifully designed homes. Many survivors are rehoused with no flooring, beds, furniture or clothes washing facilities which increases the likelihood of returning to their previous homes. Furnishing Futures work brings dignity, stability, and hope to people starting over and every donation helps change a life.

Your donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference and their amazing work speaks for itself as you can see from the pictures.