Cyclist sets out to ride 297km in a day for survivors of domestic abuse and child sexual exploitation

Cyclist Judith Broug is aiming to ride 185 miles (297km) in a single day to raise funds for survivors of domestic abuse and child sexual exploitation.

Judith will ride from Rotherham to central London on 21 June, the longest day of the year, in aid of local Rotherham Domestic abuse charity Hopian, which is marking its 50th anniversary in 2026. Judith says she plans to take advantage of the extended daylight hours “because I’m certainly going to need it! I’ve done long rides before, but never this long.”

Judith said:

“I really want to support and highlight Hopian’s 50th anniversary because it’s an incredible achievement. I’ve worked with many charities over the years, and fundraising is really difficult for Hopian because most people struggle to think about domestic abuse and child sexual exploitation. There is still a lot of stigma around it.”

Sue Wynne, CEO of Hopian, said:

“Judith’s challenge helps keep attention on domestic abuse and chid sexual exploitation, issues that are often out of sight. The distance she is riding reflects the effort involved in keeping specialist services running when funding is tight and the need keeps growing. Support like this helps us continue being there for people when they reach out.”

Judith explained that her destination also carries personal meaning:

“Finishing at the statue of Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square is a deliberate reminder of the women who came before us and created change. Fawcett was a pioneering suffragist who played a key role in securing women the right to vote, progress we still need to protect today.”

Judith’s challenge has already raised over £700, and she is encouraging others to support the ride and help spread the word. Donations can be made via her JustGiving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/judith-broug

Hopian provides a range of trauma-informed services, including safe temporary accommodation, outreach support, one-to-one support, group work, and specialist support for children and young people. Hopian is there for anyone who needs advice or support, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, religion, background, or (dis)ability.

For more information about Hopian and the work it does please visit our website https://hopian.org.uk or contact us via [email protected].

If you would like to support Hopian to enable us to provide vital services that give hope to adults, young people & children affected by domestic abuse and child sexual exploitation please visit our website for further information on how you can donate – https://hopian.org.uk/donate