The Hard Hats & Open Minds Charity Walk | 25th June 2026 | Central London

There are three good reasons why I'm walking:

1) Because this is Deeply Personal

The walk comes as violence against women and girls remains a major national issue. The UK Government’s latest strategy describes ending violence against women and girls as a “whole of society effort” and says one in eight (3.2 million) women in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking in the year ending March 2025.

This walk is intended to show that men — particularly in male-dominated workplaces — can be part of the cultural change needed to make women safer at work, at home and in public life.

All funds raised will support Killed Women, a charity founded by bereaved families campaigning for justice, accountability and lasting change to help prevent male violence against women and girls.

2) Because Staying Silent is Not An Option

With my granddaughter growing up, I don’t want her entering a world recently depicted in Louis Theroux’s Inside the Manosphere, where harassment is normalised and something she’s expected to tolerate. This isn’t a women’s issue; it’s a societal one. As men, and particularly in an industry often seen as the benchmark of masculinity, we have a responsibility to lead by example, call things out, challenge behaviour and be a large part of the solution.

3) Because Construction is Not a ‘Man’s World’ Anymore

Construction has changed for the better but still only 15% of the workforce is female. That tells us something isn’t landing. Construction should be known as a place where women can thrive, and the fastest way to change that perception is through the power of male advocacy - taking a visible stand, to call things out, challenge behaviour and lead by example.

By taking part in the Hard Hats & Open Minds Charity Walk, I’m joining others across the construction industry to turn that pain into action, raising awareness, funding Killed Women's vital work and standing together to demand societal change.