Jackie's Walk 1000 miles 2018

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I am challenging myself to walk 1,000 miles again in 2018. To keep me on track through whatever 2018 has in store, I am supporting three charities this year, one of which is Re-Instate.

Why Re-Instate? Because they are a small, local organisation improving employment opportunities, the quality of life and well-being of disadvantaged people including those experiencing mental ill-health or learning difficulties. Having worked with Re-Instate in different roles over the last few years I have seen that they make a difference!

Re-Instate has shown it's innovation successfully creating social enterprises with and for the benefit of it's clients. This includes the successful Basil's, a community kitchen providing nutritious meals prepared and served by Re-Instate clients, who gain vital qualifications and work experience.

Whilst Re-Instate is grateful for all of the financial support it receives, it is not enough to provide the full range of activities and support it wishes to offer. To give just one example, Re-Instate would like to provide clients working at Basil's formal Barista training. In order to do that Re-Instate is looking to purchase an industrial coffee machine, at a cost of around £1,000 - a huge sum for a small organisation.

Therefore, I am hoping for your support as I walk 1,000 miles during 2018. If you are able, it would be great if you could support Re-Instate.

Walking 1,000 miles in a year seemed impossible the first time I thought about it but it's just 2.74 miles a day. Every little bit of a mile makes a difference and so it is with your financial support, every £1 helps so we would be very grateful if you could please give what you can. Your support will remind me to keep walking and make a real difference to the projects Re-Instate can offer.

Thank you for any support you can offer.