I’ve signed up to abseil down 80 Strand in London on 16 July 2026. At the time, it sounded like a fun challenge, but now I’m remembering just how much I don’t like heights! The idea of stepping backwards off the side of a building is definitely pushing me out of my comfort zone. But I’m doing it for a great reason: to raise funds for Ham & Petersham SOS (HAPSOS), an amazing local charity that supports older, disabled, and isolated people in our community.

HAPSOS provides vital services like transport, practical help, social activities, and companionship. Their work helps folks stay independent and connected at a time when loneliness can really take hold. It’s such an important cause that deserves all the support it can get.

If you’d like to help make sure my nervousness at the top of that building isn’t for nothing, please consider donating to this fantastic charity. Every little bit counts and would mean the world to those who benefit from HAPSOS’s support. Thanks so much for your kindness!