Photo: Lisa Townsend, Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey, at Amber's Farm Place site in Ockley.
On Sunday 11th June, the Amber Foundation are hosting Hike the Hill to raise funds for their work transforming young people’s lives. Walking a 10km route through the Surrey Hills, participants will climb to the top of Leith Hill, the highest point in Surrey at 294m above sea level.
The event will help raise funds for Amber’s work and will support bed spaces at their Farm Place site in Ockley. This location enables young people to transform their life with Amber’s support and takes them away from living on the street.
Amber provides temporary accommodation for young people who have experienced trauma or abuse and have ended up in hostels or sleeping on sofas. Having a safe home with Amber enables young people to build their self-confidence and mental health with the support of the team at Farm Place, as well as find training and work opportunities.
72% of young people who are supported by Amber move on into independent and safe housing and either return to education or secure a job. The support they receive whilst at Amber helps them overcome personal barriers and equips them with the skills, tools, and resilience they need to lead successful and independent lives as valued members of the community.
A number of beds at Farm Place are supported by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey, Lisa Townsend. Lisa, along with members of her team, are also supporting the event on Sunday to help raise more funds for Amber’s work.
Speaking ahead of the event, Lisa said “Amber’s Farm Place site was the first place I visited following my election in 2021 and I am so pleased to have supported their work from day one.
“I am excited to support them in another way this weekend and look forward to joining members of my team – who are also incredibly passionate about Amber’s brilliant work - in the Surrey Hills.
“The 10km route, which we hope will be in the sunshine, promises beautiful views of our county, all whilst helping to raise funds for a brilliant cause.
“If anyone is able to make a donation, however big or small, every penny will be truly appreciated by both my team and by Amber and will go towards changing young people’s lives.”
To find out more about Hike the Hill, or to sponsor Lisa and her team, click here.
To find out more about Amber’s work, click here.
