Walk for Home is the winter walking event that tackles homelessness.

On Wednesday 6 December, Hannah and I will join Shelter and many other walkers in London for the evening walk to take big strides to raise money, and help give families a warm and safe place to call home.

Despite recent well publicised statements, homelessness is not a ‘life choice’ and often the reasons for homelessness are blamed on poor lifestyle choices rather than very difficult personal circumstances, financial insecurity, job loss and relationship breakdown etc.

Years ago I worked for Southwark Housing and I saw how homelessness affects all aspects of an individual’s existence, I saw the complexities of homelessness and difficulty faced by people when they’re homeless or in insecure accommodation. Sadly homelessness in accommodation insecurity in on the increase so it’s even more important that we take action to help.

Having shelter, warmth and sleep security is a priority at all times but especially during the winter so please donate to my fundraiser so that Shelter can continue to deliver help and expertise to those in need.