I started working with Carney's Community just under a year ago now, and since that time I have met some of the nicest and most persevering people ever.

After graduating with a degree in Criminology, I wanted to work to help to reduce offending and re-offending in a way that really made an impact and a difference. After being introduced to George Turner through a mutual friend, I started volunteering and working with Carney's Community. Being able to work in such a great environment with such great people whilst also being able to make a difference in a blessing. However, Carney's Community really need the funds to be able to continue the good work that they do. 

I have learnt a lot since working with Carney's Community, but more than anything I have learnt that people can change, and invariably they want to change, but often just need a little helping hand. Carney's are that helping hand in their community, and there are hundreds of people of all ages that will testify to that.

Last year I ran Tough Mudder to raise money for a children's orphanage in Africa, this year I want to raise money for something a little closer to home. I will be throwing myself out of a plane, along with 11 other people who either work with or for Carney's Community to try and raise the necessary funds for Carney's to continue their good work.

Please visit the website if you would like to know more or read about some case studies: www.carneyscommunity.org

You can see the write up the evening standard did on the work of CC here: 

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/dispossessed/we-take-the-atrisk-kids-that-no-one-else-will-and-build-them-up-its-in-everyones-interest-that-we--and-they--succeed-10116140.html