FEARLESS fundraisers will brave temperatures of up to 60 degrees when they hot foot it across 15 feet of smouldering coals in aid of charity.

Colchester-based property and construction consultancy Ingleton Wood is hosting a sponsored firewalk to raise money for Love Support Unite, a grassroots charity which creates, and manages, sustainable development projects in Malawi.

Their aim is to raise £5,000, which will help provide sustainable famine relief for 25 vulnerable families with seven or more dependents.

Partner Laura Mansel Thomas said: “Love Support Unite empowers people to become self-sufficient with a leg-up rather than a hand-out, thereby lifting communities out of the cycle of poverty.

“Our own employees have been very supportive, but we thought it would be nice to extend the invitation to our clients and neighbouring businesses.

“It promises to be a fun evening and we look forward to welcoming as many people as possible. We couldn’t be prouder to be able to host this event.”

The proceeds will also pay for permaculture and business training for growing and managing crops, a zero per cent loan for farming materials and an immediate care package.

Gayle Berry, of Love Support Unite, which supports the UN’s global goals for sustainable development, added: “The money will change the lives of an entire family, setting an example of sustainable farming for the whole village.”

The firewalk will take place on November 15 from 7.30pm at Ingleton Wood’s offices in The Crescent, Colchester Business Park.

Full training will be provided beforehand by organisers UK Firewalk.

Registration costs £35 and participants should aim to raise £100 sponsorship per walk.

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