Brendan Hemming first heard about our work when someone from the Cardinal Hume Centre spoke at his church around eight years ago. A couple of weeks later, he came to visit for himself – the beginning of a connection that has lasted ever since.
Brendan was inspired by the Centre’s Big 4,000 Challenge – representing the distance many refugees travel in search of safety – and he decided to take on those miles himself.
Already in his seventies, Brendan set out to walk 4,000 miles around the coastlines of England and Wales, raising money for the Centre as he went.
It became a huge physical and personal challenge. Brendan encountered poor weather, injuries and difficult terrain but also the kindness of wonderful people along the journey.
Search for Old Enough to Know Better by Brendan Hemming on Amazon to read his story. Proceeds will go to the Cardinal Hume Centre.
Thank you Brendan!
If you'd like to fundraise for us – find out all you need to know to get started here!
News from the Centre
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Fundraiser publishes book
Brendan was inspired by the Centre’s Big 4,000 Challenge – representing the distance many refugees travel in search of safety – and he decided to take on those miles himself to raise money for the Centre.
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Special Mass to mark our 40th anniversary
Special Mass for the Cardinal Hume Centre – 13 October, 5.30pm at Westminster Cathedral.
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A letter to the new prime minister
'If you are looking for a circuit breaker on homelessness and rough sleeping, we believe it starts here: Be serious about ending homelessness earlier and remove its ability to shape children’s lives.'