Walking theme for homeless charity's campaign

A series of walking events will be held by the Good Shepherd charity in Wolverhampton as part of its annual fundraising campaign

A charity will hold a series of walking events as part of a fundraising campaign to help homeless people or those in poverty in a city.

The Good Shepherd in Wolverhampton supported 1,364 people in 2023 in the community which the organisation said was a 28% increase on the year before.

For its annual Miles into Meals campaign for a month from 20 June, the organisation said it aimed to raise £10,000.

It wanted supporters including its own staff to complete 1,247 miles during the period and raise funds.

The distance was the number of miles between their Wolverhampton centre and Granada, Spain, where the beginnings of a group of charities began, a spokesperson said.

"In Granada in the 16th Century, St John of God worked with people who were homeless, in poverty and in poor health, inspiring a legacy of hospitality, compassion and respect," they added.

Among the events the charity will hold is a walk around West Park on 20 June.