I’m reaching my half-century soon, and it got me thinking about how despite our own trials and tribulations, we’re fortunate in this country to at least be able to take clean water for granted.

Millions of people around the world don’t have access to something so basic, so instead of receiving any gifts this year, I’d like to do a little bit to help change some people’s lives for the better. So I’m setting up a fundraiser for charity:water, who fund projects to get clean water to communities in need all around the world.

I’ll be happy to raise anything - but because I want to be involved too, I pledge to match any donations received up to a total of £1000.

Please donate to my campaign -- anything you can give is a huge help.

100% of the money will be used to build clean water projects, and when they’re complete, charity: water will send us photos and GPS coordinates so we can see the exact community we helped.