Positive Action in the Community (PAC) was established in 1997 to meet the needs of the community which were not being met through statutory provision or by other organisations, particularly in the areas of youth homelessness, domestic abuse and mental wellbeing.

They are a local registered charity with the vision to have a community that gives the greatest opportunity for a safe, fulfilled and aspirational life, free from, homelessness, domestic abuse and poor mental health.

To achieve this they deliver a number of projects that includes; supported accommodation, community based support, support in educational settings, counselling, and training, and personal development opportunities.

All their services provide specialist support on an individual basis to empower people to build emotional resilience, improve their health and wellbeing, make positive choices, and to have fulfilled and independent lives.

When I first met with PAC I knew they were a charity I wanted to fundraise for. Meeting Leroy and finding out more about their safe spaces hit home for me and from that moment forward I wanted to achieve something impossible to raise both money and awareness.

My impossible... running a marathon!

Back at the beginning of 2024 I wasn't in a good place physically as I was coming back from serious health conditions, which had left me wheelchair bound until around 6 years ago. I made a promise to Leroy that I would get myself healthy and if I could do that I would run a marathon for PAC.

And now, here I am. One year later. Training hard. Smashing personal goals I didn’t believe were possible.

Why PAC? Because I’m a survivor of domestic abuse. That’s something I’ve carried quietly for a long time. I’m learning to speak about it now, in the hope that others might feel less alone. But while I continue finding my voice, I want to use my legs, running toward a future where more people can feel safe, supported, and seen.

Please join me in helping PAC continue their life changing work. Whether it’s through a donation, sharing their mission, or simply cheering from the side lines every bit of support matters.