Homelessness shouldn’t exist, it’s as simple as that.

So, I’m taking part in the 30 x You Challenge – I’m swimming 30 miles in 30 days, to celebrate The Bridge (East Midlands) 30th Anniversary!

And, in the process, I’m raising funds to help continue their vital work in preventing and relieving homelessness across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

I’ve chosen The Bridge (East Midlands) as my charity of choice because of the incredible impact they have on real lives: for example, last year they improved the housing conditions of 95% of clients, and solved or prevented homelessness for 88%!

Through listening to clients, their well-rounded approach to support gets to the root causes of instability, and offers people the chance to build a long-term, stable future.

Their services include Housing Advice, Housing Support, Family Mediation, Food & Fuel Vouchers, Accommodation Assistance, Rough Sleeper Outreach and so much more.

And it’s needed. Now. In April – September 2024, they received over 10,000 phone calls.

That’s our neighbours, friends and community members reaching out, for fear of homelessness.

So thank you for supporting me on this challenge, it means the world to me!

It will be tough, it is a challenging distance, but i can put up with a little discomfort and together we can prevent and relieve homelessness.