A senior manager at Age UK North West Kent is hoping to walk 1,000 miles in a year – to buy a new bathroom.

Community services manager Kate Smith is aiming to cover 80 miles a month by walking an average of two or three miles per day with longer hikes at the weekends.

An experienced hill and charity walker, she started her challenge on February 1 and has already tackled 200 miles.

She hopes to raise £20,000 for a new bathroom and facilities at The Fleming Resource Centre, in Clarence Row, Gravesend.

Graham Cole, trustee and director of Age UK North West Kent, said: “Our community services team offers a bathing service which is very popular with our clients and the bathroom is a vital part of our centre. Many of our clients can either no longer manage a bath at home or need assistance.”

To donate towards Kate’s challenge, log onto www.ageuk.org.uk/northwestkent or drop into the Gravesend centre.

Age UK North West Kent is a charity providing a range of services and support for older people in Gravesend, Northfleet, Swanscombe, Greenhithe, Dartford and the surrounding areas.