A disabled city performer has seen friends rally around as he faces the threat of losing his home of 24 years amid rising costs.
Henri Jeremy Leigh has been living in his caravan for all of his life but due to various issues is unable to pay the £3,000 rent charge he faces.
The 24-year-old said that he usually covers the annual ground rent and site fees himself, but this year they are higher than ever due to the cost of living going up so much.
He said: “Between bills going up and not enough income to cover it, I just haven't had the money saved.
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“Normally, my mum and grandparents can pitch in, but my mum isn't taking any wages for herself, and my nan and granddad's pension isn't covering half of what it should.
“The fact I am fighting for a caravan is ridiculous.
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“It’s important for me to stay where I am because it is safety, security and accessibility.
“I tried a house before and between my physical needs and my autism, I hated it.”
Henri has until January 3 to raise the funds to stay in the safe place he calls home – otherwise, he will have to leave the Burgh Castle caravan site, near Great Yarmouth, which also means losing his livelihood.
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Due to various disabilities including epilepsy, scoliosis and autism, which leaves him using a walking stick or wheelchair at times, Henri cannot work a full week and so works as a drag king at events in Norwich.
He said: “It’s not so much about being homeless, I can sofa surf, but I can’t take my stuff.
“Almost everything I own is for my work, I won’t be able to replace it which means I won’t be able to work for a long time, or even ever again.”
Henri set up a Gofundme.com page out of desperation and has seen more than £500 of his target raised in just a few days, having been shared by many of the city's top drag performers.
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