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People Stories

Meet Eric & Naomi – from our Befriending Scheme

Naomi & Eric’s story: ‘I can talk with him in a way that I cannot with family members.”

Our Volunteer Befriending Scheme is going from strength to strength providing weekly contact, comfort, and support for isolated elders – and a valuable volunteer role that supports local people’s wellbeing and sense of connection. This is thanks to the amazing volunteers donating their time and to The Mercers Company for funding the project.

One example of the enduring friendship and improving wellbeing arising from this project is the story of Eric and Naomi.

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Children and Families project People Stories

Meet Elizabeth

Elizabeth’s story: “Thank you for helping my family on its journey!”

Elizabeth is a single mum of two from overseas. Her ten-year-old son has been going to our after school club for six years and her daughter, who turns three in January, is a regular at our under-5s activities – which they both love attending. 

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People Stories: Paris People Stories

Meet Paris

Paris’s story: “Every year I feel like it helps me grow as a person!”

Paris is 19 and currently studying photography at university. He’s been a young leader at Bonny Downs for several years, and this year he worked on our #GoWildinLockdown! virtual summer youth programme.

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Chandra People Stories

Meet Chandra

Chandra’s story: “Walking football has positive effects, not just on my health but my social life too!”

Thinking back to 2016, Chandra recalls: “My health was good but my weight was averaging 92-93 kilos, and my GP had diagnosed me as pre-diabetic.” His doctor recommended 150 minutes of exercise a week and Walking Football is at the heart of his new regime.

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Volunteer Maruf People Stories

Meet Maruf

Maruf’s story: “You treated me with compassion and now I’m giving something back!”

Maruf lives near our Community Centre. His family, including a wife and two young children, are from overseas, have lived in London for more than ten years, and have a legal right to remain in the UK.

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