Hello, I'm Chris. For the past few months, life has been a bit of a rollercoaster. After being illegally evicted from my home, I found myself sleeping rough in a tent. It was a challenge I never thought I'd face, but I quickly learnt that I'm stronger than I thought. The first week was the worst, but I survived, and I'm still here, ready to get back on track.
I've been a chef for 25 years and I love what I do. I'm passionate about food and cooking, and I'm eager to get back to work. But to do that, I need a bit of help. I need some basic tools to get started - a laptop, phone, and a pushbike. I'm also looking forward to finding a stable home. After months of uncertainty, I've finally found a flat and I'm starting to rebuild my life.
Knowing that there are people out there who want to support me on my journey is incredibly uplifting. I've never been one to ask for help, but this support means the world to me. I'm excited about launching my Beam donations page because it's a step towards getting back to normal, towards living a life that doesn't involve rough sleeping. In two years' time, I see myself in permanent accommodation, progressing in my job. Achieving this goal with Beam will be a moment of pure joy. I can't wait to get there.