In September 2016 I swam the English Channel in a relay to raise money for two fantastic charities that mean a lot to me. For details of how we got on follow this link.
Here are a few other charity groups to which I have a connection in one way or another. There is no ulterior motive to having this list here other than to give them a little publicity they so richly deserve.
The Fragile X Society
Gives information about the genetic condition, its symptoms, treatment and coping strategies
Law Works
Aims to provide free legal help to individuals and community groups who cannot afford to pay for it and who are unable to access legal aid.
Campaign Against Living Miserably
Campaign Against Living Miserably was set up to reduce the high suicide rate amongst those under 35, currently the single biggest killer of young men in the UK. CALM provides practical, anonymous and confidential help.
Sir Peter Blake Trust and Leadership Foundation
A New Zealand organisation to honour Sir Peter’s leadership, love for the environment, and dedication to young people.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Inspires to re-think, re-design & build a positive future for consumption against a background of the end of cheap fossil fuels, rising population, waste and anxieties around basic resources,
Mencap
The voice of learning disability
Stroke Association
Information and support for those affected by stroke
Mind
For better mental health