Paige Grinter – Fundraiser

• Fundraiser name: Paige Grinter
• Event: Hackney Half Marathon
• Event date: 17 May 2026
• Target fundraise amount: £1,000
• Donate here

Paige’s message:

“This spring, I’m lacing up my trainers again to support the incredible Breaking Barriers charity.

I’ve had the privilege of seeing, first hand, the impact of helping refugees find meaningful employment after they’ve settled in the UK. My previous organisation, Kaplan International Languages, supported Breaking Barriers clients with English language provision. After leaving your home, it’s almost impossible to integrate, return to work, and build a new community without language. Watching doctors and nurses, hospitality professionals, accountants and many more requalify and begin new lives was humbling – and the determination of each client was truly inspiring.

This vital work and these transformational programmes wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of the teams behind them, the workplaces offering placements, and the language schools providing opportunities.

In an increasingly hostile political environment, this work feels more important than ever. If you’re able to support this fantastic organisation by sponsoring me with any amount, I would be immensely grateful.”