I like my hair and it could do with a cut. My local barber (who's family have cut hair in Tottenham for 100 years) is closed so I'm going to have to do it myself.  

Inspired by my best friend - plus some gentle encouragement from others - I have agreed to shave my head to help raise money for HENRY's amazing new buddy scheme. HENRY family buddies will provide vital emotional and practical support to isolated parents - to help them give their children the care they need. 

I'm probably going to look terrible (Sarah isn't keen!) but that is a very small price to pay if it encourages just a few more people to donate.

If you could spare a few quid - maybe the money you're not spending on your commute, the coffee you aren't buying or the round of drinks you didn't buy for your mates - I would be so grateful and I know the money will really help families during this most challenging of times. 

Thank you so much

The important information from HENRY

Please help HENRY protect the UKs most vulnerable children during the COVID-19 crisis. Across the UK, children are facing lockdown in cramped, poor quality housing, with shortages of basic supplies, cared for by parents under immense pressure. 

In the words of a mum of two young children who was on a HENRY programme before the current crisis:

"This is hard beyond belief. I am petrified it will break us as a family. Trying to keep the kids fed without school dinners is a constant worry. Keeping them busy in a small flat with no garden and trying not to lose my own mind at the same time is just so so hard." 

We are deeply concerned about the impact of the coronavirus crisis on young children, who are totally dependent on adults for their care. For some children, home won't be a safe haven unless their parents have the right support. Please help HENRY to help families through this difficult time.