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Nichole Wheaton, Enfield Stroke Friends

With her whole career supporting the community, Nichole also volunteers in many different settings.Setting up a community group to support survivors of stroke in Enfield is one of her most recent initiatives. In bringing a wealth of knowledge,  in s...

Story: Nichole Wheaton - Enfield London

This story is about:

  1. Committee Member
  2. Community
  3. Fundraising
  4. Stroke

Sian Gabari, Ealing Hospital League of Friends

Initially Sian was introduced to the Friends while at school, as a way of considering a career in the NHS. While following a different career path, Sian has continued to volunteer for the Friends throughout the remainder of school, university, and no...

Story: Sian Gabari - West London

This story is about:

  1. Committee Member
  2. Committee membership
  3. Friendships
  4. Intergenerational volunteering
  5. Learning skills
  6. School
  7. Trusteeships
  8. University
  9. Workplace skills
  10. Young people

Ian McDowell, Guild Of St Bartholomew

Hospital chaplaincy, as a local vicar, first brought Ian into the world of hospital volunteering. This interest developed, including becoming a hospital voluntary services manager and became involved in a policy group in Whitehall. Initially involve...

Story: Ian McDowell - Central London

This story is about:

  1. Chaplaincy
  2. Committee Member
  3. Community Engagement
  4. Corporate Partnerships