This year Iv decided to really challenge myself. And do something meaningful—not just for myself, but for our community. As CEO of The Bridge (East Midlands), I witness firsthand the devastating impact of homelessness and the urgent need for prevention services.

2025 marks 30 years of The Bridge supporting individuals and families across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

To mark this milestone and raise vital funds, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone with a series of charity challenges:

✅ Sleepout Under the Stars – On 10th April, I’ll be taking part in the CEO Sleepout at Tigers Ground, experiencing just a fraction of what rough sleepers face.

✅ Walking on Fire – I’ll be challenging myself with a fire walk on 26th April —something I never thought I’d do!

✅ 1 Million Steps for Homelessness – As part of The Bridge team’s challenge to collectively reach 30 million steps, I’ll be contributing 1 million by World Homelessness Day.

✅ 30 Days Sober – If you know me, you know I enjoy a drink… so this will be a tough one!

✅ 30 Days Vegetarian – The ultimate challenge for me! I love my food, cooking, and especially my chicken and lamb curries—but for 30 days, I’m giving them up.

Together, we can ensure that everyone has a place to call home.