Let me tell you a story…

Two and a half years ago I decided to train as a Foot Health Care Practitioner. During my training I met a homeless gentleman who attended for treatment with his support worker. I will never forget the sight and smell of his shoes, socks and feet which fuelled my desire to work with the homeless community.

I have recently also qualified to provide ear cleaning services.

My passion has developed to be able to provide foot and ear care to the homeless at their point of need. The homeless are often on their feet all the time, and their extremities are exposed to all weathers. Their inability to access personal hygiene services (showers) as well as limited access to NHS healthcare means that their feet are often severely neglected. Poor hygiene, poor footwear and insufficient protection offered by socks all contribute to severe foot issues.

Foot and ear care services are generally no longer freely accessible on the NHS and therefore I decided to provide a reduced rate to those on certain state benefits as well as free treatment for the homeless. I’ve been running my part time business successfully as “Feet for a King” for the last two and a half years.

My plan is to purchase a vintage (tatty and rundown!) campervan to take to the homeless people where these services are needed. Homeless people don’t have the ability or funds to commute to a single place for treatment, so I know that a mobile clinic is the only way they can access the care they desperately need.

I intend to offer a transparent donation page where you know exactly what your money is used for -

I need funds for a roadworthy campervan (the van cost is £1,300 and the work required for it to pass the MOT is around £800).

Carpets, curtains, cushions £300.

Tea, coffee, ongoing cakes etc £10.

Socks: I intend to give a free brand new pair of socks to every homeless person I treat so that clean feet can go into clean socks. They are £3 a pair.

Heating - due to the age of the vehicle there isn’t a sufficient heating on board so in order to run a mains cable I need a suitable battery to cope with that £1,200.

Insurances, tax, breakdown cover, servicing - estimated £2,000.

If, by some miracle, the money raised exceeds the cost it will be put towards supporting the homeless.