Later this year, I will join an 18 day trek to Everest Base Camp in the Nepalese Himalayas and, hopefully, reach the summit of Kala Patthar (5,545m) at the foot of Mt. Everest.

In doing so, I also hope to raise funds for the Salvation Army's work with homeless people and the victims of human trafficking and any donation (100% of which, plus any Gift Aid, goes directly to the Salvation Army), large or small, will be very gratefully received; thank you.

The Salvation Army meets the immediate needs of people who have to sleep rough or on the streets. A number of our lifehouses offer emergency accommodation to people who have nowhere else to stay.The accommodation is safe and secure and the staff on duty are available to support the individual through the night. In most lifehouses, free meals are provided and the individual is able to keep warm and feel safe for the night.

In support of the victims of human trafficking, the Salvation Army has developed communitybased Modern Slavery Hubs which provide survivors of modern slavery with a link to their local community and signposting to the range of available support they may need.