Friends Voices

Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949

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Ann Bowden, Friends of Cathja 

Ann’s career as a GP, and a doctor at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, are practical expressions of her clear love of the local community, and her desire to help people both positively and creatively with their health issues. The...

Story: Ann Bowden - West London

This story is about:

  1. Advocacy
  2. Fundraising

Rin Roach, Friends of Cathja 

Rin describes an organisation where people are accepted for who they are, and what they bring, a place where they are genuinely allowed to be.    It’s a place where people come and go, as it suits them, and as they need. It’s a community wh...

Story: Rin Roach - West London

This story is about:

  1. Bid-writer
  2. Fundraising

Carl Kirby Turner, Friends of Cathja 

Over 20 years ago, Carl’s involvement started when he was trying to sell a boat to the founder.  Getting involved then through volunteering has now become something which was an important  part of his life.   He describes the project as a com...

Story: Carl Kirby Turner - West London