THE POLICE and crime commissioner is taking on a challenge next month for charity.
Matthew Barber will be climbing Scafell Pike to support servicemen and women who were injured either mentally or physically during their service.
He is raising money for Pilgrim Bandits, a charity that supports emergency service staff, and has helped some officers from Thames Valley Police.
Mr Barber will not be climbing the 3,209ft mountain alone.
He will be joined by officers from the force to reach the summit on Friday, February 4.
“The summit was donated to the National Trust by Lord Leconfield ‘in perpetual memory of the men of the Lake District who fell for God and King, for freedom peace and right in the Great War’,” Mr Barber said. ” As a natural war memorial, what better place to support the work of Pilgrim Bandits.
“[The charity] uses trips just like this to restore self-confidence and instil self-belief in those who have suffered a physical or mental injury.”
Mr Barber will be raising money for Pilgrim Bandits throughout the year.
As part of this, he is giving up alcohol for 365 days
He hopes that residents will sponsor him in the challenges, and has raised almost £500 so far.
For more information, or to donate, visit: www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/matthewbarber
