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I am involved in a number of
charities in an unpaid capacity and get enormous pleasure from this work.
Before taking on a role, I usually ask myself what I can bring that the
existing team (whether management or trustees) would appreciate and don't
already have. There's no simple answer, but enthusiasm, vision,
strategy, business focus, and an interest in the people within, confidence
and boldness are often mentioned.
The role that I
am asked to fulfil varies, though in most I am either a Trustee or Chair of
the Trustees.
Take a look
through my website, and if you feel I might be able to help you, there's
nothing lost in us having a informal chat.
Among the charities:
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Royal
Life-Saving Society (Surrey Branch)
Helping to make Surrey a
safer place - as well as water-based life-guarding, Lifesavers train
teachers, sports coaches, new parents, and members of the public in
life-support and rescue skills. Our clubs and affiliated centres,
prepare young people for competitions, the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards,
and GCSE in PE. These are 'skills for life' and we have a vision of
ensuring that every child in Surrey will be capable of saving a life by
the time they leave school. There are three obstacles to this: the lack
of sufficient volunteers to manage and deliver such an ambitious
programme, and sufficient pool-time (pools are costly facilities and
much in demand). Our ambition is to employ a permanent out-reach
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The All
Hallows House Foundation (The Wren
Clinic)
The Wren Clinic was
established some years ago in the converted tower of a Wren church in
the heart of the City of London. It aims to make available to all who
work in the City, the resources they need to help them cope with the
stresses and strains of daily life, in as natural way as possible.
The demand for their services is constantly growing, the contribution
they make to City firms is clear, and they serve a broad cross section
of the City workforce. However, the operating costs of the Clinic
are high. We hope to raise sufficient funds to support a part-time
fund raiser and to create a small buffer for their monthly costs. With
the stability that this should bring they hope to extend their work in
the area. |
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South Central Ambulance League of Friends
Every day, at any time, we
can call for an ambulance and know that within a few minutes these
extraordinary men and women will arrive. They are dependable,
highly skilled, and incredibly supportive. Their presence alone diffuses
fear and brings a sense of safety. Most people also know that the
NHS is desperately short of cash. The OAS League of Friends was
established in 1984 to provide the resources to allow the Ambulance
Service to invest in lifesaving equipment that would otherwise be
unavailable. Today, the League supports the South Central Ambulance
Trust and especially their Community First Responders. |
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