Each year, The High Sheriff gives financial support to voluntary organisations for initiatives that are helping to tackle crime, community safety and anti-social behaviour in their local area or across Essex.

On the 11th May 2024 David Hurst High Sheriff of Essex 2024 invites friends to join him on a walk from Hadleigh Castle to Shoebury Garrison. All proceeds will go to the High Sheriffs' Fund looked after by the Essex Community Foundation.

The idea is to meet at Shoebury Station at 8am catch the train at 8.30am to Benfleet and walk back via Hadleigh Castle, Southend Pier and finish at Shoebury Garrison. The walk is approx. 12 miles anyone wishing to shorten the walk can hop on the train at Chalkwell Station at half way point.  Coffee and prawn rolls in Old Leigh. Rossi’s ice cream along seafront,  quick donut by pier and if we’re lucky a glass of something at the new cafes on East Beach at finish!

If you would like to join David on the walk, please register for free below. You can choose to give a donation if you wish to. If you are joining David and would also like to raise money in support of the High Sheriffs' Fund, please ask your friends to visit this page.