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Activites & Office Manager

I grew up in Plymouth and have briefly spent time living in Cheltenham and Brighton where I got my BA Hons and Master’s degree in Popular Music. Outside of work, I spend my days writing songs, performing with my band and playing far too many video games!

Information & Advice Lead

I was born and raised in Plymouth and am privileged to have had an array of different experiences in my career and have been lucky enough to travel some of the world. My passion is helping, engaging with others and ultimately, putting smiles on people’s faces. I had knowledge of the charity through friends, but I am now very proud to be part of the team.

In my spare time, particularly at the moment, I love playing padel with my friends. I have a paddle board, which I should definitely make more use of! I love beaches and being out in nature whenever I can but am also not embarrassed to say I enjoy the odd video game!

Making Sense & Lending Library Co-ordinator

I have lived near Plymouth for most of my life and enjoy spending my spare time outdoors, enjoying the beaches, sea, woods and amazing scenery on our doorstep.

I originally accessed Friends & Families as a parent, with my disabled daughter, and find that having this lived experience really helps me in my role. I have worked for Friends & Families for 10 years now and spend most of my time sourcing and planning new and exciting activities for everyone to enjoy!

Sessional Activity Worker

My full-time job is working with children with additional needs in an educational setting. I enjoy supporting both children and young carers on all our different activities.

Sessional Activity Worker

I’ve been involved with Friends & Families for many years, and really enjoy the activities, especially water-sports! I think the charity is fantastic because it covers all disabilities and supports every member of the family. I discovered the charity because my two younger brothers were supported through the Fun and Freedom Club and I got involved because I wanted to give back.

I’ve worked in youth work in the past and lived in Plymouth for nearly 20 years, currently with my cat, Shady and my tortoise, Hercules.

Sessional Activity Worker

I've lived in Plymouth since I was 15. I worked at longcause school for 13 years and I'm also a hairdresser.  I love having fun and dancing. I enjoy art and love cooking, especially cakes!

Sessional Activity Worker

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I have been part of Friends and Families all my life! I particularly enjoy meeting and having my photo taken with our families and their children. During the day I spend much of my time with the rest of the team in our centre. But what I love doing is to be out meeting with lots of children and some adults too! 

So, if you are a school, a playgroup or any group wanting to help us with our mission and raise awareness about our work - send me an email and I will always do my best to come over and say "hello".