Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am shaving my head for concern UK which supports the lives of some of the most vulnerable people and communities on the planet.

Danny Harvey of concern worldwide has said this on response to cuts of £2.9 billion of overseas aid:

“The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on the UK economy – but we are not alone in suffering the economic impacts of Covid-19. We know it is having a devastating impact on the world’s most vulnerable people, especially in fragile countries that are already experiencing other crises, including conflict and the effects of climate change. As a result, this year we could see an additional 40 - 60 million people pushed into extreme poverty and a doubling of the number of people facing severe food insecurity.

We understand these circumstances have led to an inevitable fall in the UK aid budget. But, with global poverty and humanitarian need set to soar, this budget must now be deliberately focused on reaching those who need it most and delivering the greatest impact for the world’s poorest people.

This means maintaining support for crucial areas such as humanitarian aid, health and nutrition, education, social protection and building community resilience to conflict and climate change."

Please give generously if you can but any support is most appreciated.

Eat in to help out !:

If you can forgo the cost of 1 restaurant meal to donate to my appeal I will be entering anyone in Kent who can make a donation of £50 or more to a special prize draw for a very special bottle of 20year old cask strength single Dura malt whiskey, kindly given to me by my neighbour Stan Hitchcock.

Please give me enough details to identify you on the donations page. The draw will take place on November 23rd

Sorry for anyone donating outside of Kent but I cannot post this Scotch.

Many thanks

Martin