12 Miles. 12 Ways. One Brilliant Cause - Jim Tatchell - Helping Herts
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Jim Tatchell – Co-Founder & Trustee, Helping Herts
Throughout February, Jim and his neighbours Emma and Michelle are completing a mile in 12 different ways, including kayaking, skipping, rowing, cycling, litter picking, and more all to support vulnerable children and young people across the county.
The One Mile, Twelve Ways Challenge
A fundraising challenge taking place across February, with each mile completed in a different way.
Completed and planned challenges include:
- Kayaking on the River Stort
- Skipping a mile around Herts & Essex School
- Rowing, cycling, and ski-erg challenges
- A three-person “four-legged race”
- Football, hockey, tennis and rugby-themed miles
- A final community litter pick mile
Jim promises one thing motivates him through every challenge: cake.
About Helping Herts
Helping Herts supports 12 children’s charities across Hertfordshire, acting as an umbrella organisation to help charities collaborate, fundraise together, and reach more families.
Rather than choosing between causes, supporters can donate once and help children from birth through to young adulthood, right across the county.
Website:
https://www.helpingherts.com/
Ways to support:
- Donate to the February challenge
- Follow the updates online and on social media
- Get involved in events
- Encourage businesses and teams to take part
Stortford Spotlight Answers
1. Billboard in Jackson Square
“Life is better with cake.”
A message aimed at anyone feeling negative — because Bishop’s Stortford has brilliant cake, and everything feels better after a slice.
2. Secret Spot in Town
The Golden Litter Challenge
Jim plans to secretly hide one piece of litter along the route of the final litter-pick mile.
Anyone who joins the litter pick can hunt for it and win a prize.
📅 Saturday 21st February
⏰ 1pm
📍 Starting near Herts & Essex School / Warwick Road
3. Local Legends to Spotlight
Happy Dave
Former Mayor of Bishop’s Stortford, known for quietly helping people with accessibility, mental health support, and practical problem-solving.
Graham Smith
Leading the campaign to save Water Lane Hall and turn it into a thriving community hub.
Richard Smith
Trustee of Grove Cottage, Treasurer of Bishop’s Stortford Rugby Club, local magistrate, adviser, volunteer, and all-round community servant.