The following is taken from a wonderful article by ALPKIT published in January 2024. In a world that increasingly values outdoor experiences, the barriers faced by individuals and families on low incomes can often go unnoticed, or indeed come up against obstacles that belie relationships they may in fact have with the outdoors.
Fran is the founder of Kitsquad, one of our Continuum partners that we work with to pass on outdoor kit and get it to those that would really benefit. It was these challenges that became not just a realisation but a catalyst for change. It was lovely to drop in at Kitsquads HQ recently and have a catch up with Fran, whilst also dropping off a few boxes of those wonderful donations we’d received through Continuum.
With a fulfilling career working on the frontline in the NHS it was unforeseen circumstances that altered the course of Fran’s life. In 2016, faced with the responsibility of becoming a full-time carer for a family member, she rapidly transitioned from a stable job to relying on benefits, becoming a single parent, and losing her home.
You can read the full article by ALPKIT about Kitsquad
