My Story

Every time I enter a cycle sportive it hits me that this is something the teenage version of myself never would have imagined being able to take part in. The teenage version of Oliver was trapped in a difficult household, making frequent calls to Childline, and hoping to get through each day to the next, with no clear future in mind.

With the help of Childline and some incredibly kind and supportive teachers and care workers, I was removed from that environment and got to see a future better than I could have ever imagined.

Without the work of the NSPCC, I'm not sure I'd still be here today, and that is sadly the case for so many children and young people across the UK. 

"Child abuse and neglect happens every day, in every walk of life, all around the UK. At least two children in the average primary school classroom have experienced abuse or neglect. By the time they turn 18, that number rises to at least 4

The NSPCC have been protecting children for over 100 years. Over 5 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, volunteers and staff, they have helped to make more than 6.6 million children safer from abuse. They’ve developed new services to help families, campaigned to change laws, shared information about abuse and how to recognise it, and developed new tools for children, parents and professionals. But they can’t stop there."

To give my thanks to the NSPCC and Childline, I will be taking on the 100-mile RideLondon challenge on 26th May 2024, with the aim to raise £500 for this fantastic charity.

Because every childhood is worth fighting for.