Support Anna Holland, Soup Thrower

Aim

"You should be prepared in practical and emotional terms to go to prison" - Judge Hehir - I am fundraising to begin these preparations

On October 14th, 2022, Phoebe Plummer and I threw tomato soup at Van Gogh's Sunflowers in the National Gallery. We asked the question "what is worth more: art or life?" 

On July 25th, 2024, the courts answered that question. They decided that art was more important and found us guilty of criminal damage. 

Judge Hehir - who recently made headlines by giving the longest prison sentences for non-violent protest in British history - has set our sentencing for September 27th, 2024 and is expected to give us both prison sentences in order to deter any similar actions from taking place. This is a gross misuse of his power, especially at a time when prisons are dangerously full and the country has far more pressing concerns than two young people who took action for the climate two years ago.

With a potential prison sentence hanging over me, I may not be able to continue with my university studies this year and I definitely will not be able to find a job between now and the sentencing. I am fundraising to cover my rent and some living costs so that prison can be the only thing I need to worry about over the next two months. 

These funds will enable me to put all of my time and energy into not just preparing for prison, but continuing the fight alongside Just Stop Oil until the very last day that I am free. 

This project successfully funded on 3rd September 2024