Alpaca Acres is a small family run therapeutic farm in Colchester. They are open to everyone but have a particular focus on supporting children, teens and adults with additional needs, physical disabilities and mental health issues by creating a calm and safe environment and only ever seeing one family or group at any one time.

Recently, in a storm, they lost their emperor tent which was vital shelter and allowed them to continue their good work welcoming visitors in all weathers.

My 11 year old daughter has visits to Alpaca Acres very often. She has additional needs and benefits greatly from going there. She wanted to do something to help them raise money for a permanent structure and decided herself to climb the stairs in her favourite building, Pioneer Point in Ilford, which is 33 floors high.

All the money raised will go straight to Dawn and Paige at Alpaca Acres for them to build their shelter and to continue the unique and fantastic work that they do. So many people benefit so much from Alpaca Acres, it really is a special place so it is an absolute honour to be able to give something back.

We would like to thank everyone who sponsors Jez in her climb. Every donation is appreciated regardless of the amount, during these difficult times.

We would also like to thank Hannah from Realstar and Cassie and everyone at Pioneer Point for allowing this to go ahead. You have been very supportive and accomodating and it is much appreciated.

Thank you.