ALBRIGHTON TRUST - Key Persons
Arnie has been involved with the Albrighton Trust for over 30 years; he joined the board of trustees in 2001. He is also chairman of the 'We Are All Making a Difference' charity established some thirty five years - unique as a no overhead organisation. A fundraiser of consequences, Arnie brings vast experience to the Albrighton Trust. He was honoured by the now King Charles for his charitable endeavours which he was delighted to accept on behalf of all those involved.
Chris is a retired brick layer, married with 3 children and 7 grandchildren. He volunteers at the moat because for him, it is a wonderful environment and he enjoys the fresh air, working with others and sharing skills!
He enjoys being apart of a small group and especially working with William.
Elected trustee in 2007, Graham is a Construction Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor who lives in Kingswinford.
Graham has been involved in the Trust since its inception in the early 90s. He was responsible for supporting the delivery of the Challenge Anneka project which helped launch the Trust. He has been involved in many charity events over the years and is on hand to support the Trust with major refurbishment or building related projects.
Isaac's interests lie in anything technology based. I'm often roped in at home to assist any device malfunctions! Isaac likes video-games and keeping busy - something that volunteering at the Moat definitely ensures!
He volunteers with his sister Nadia and also at a food bank in Wolverhampton. Steven found out about the moat when researching places for vulnerable adults, as his Uncle has Asperger's Syndrome. Seeing the many activities that groups get involved in, it's such a peaceful and beautiful area, inspired him to volunteer himself.
James, lives close to Albrighton Moat and Garden Project and went to the local school, Codsall Community High School, then to university to study business. After leaving university he was finding it hard to get a job.
It was suggested that he tried doing some voluntary work at the Albrighton Moat and Garden Project. James has cerebral palsy, which in his case affects his speech, balance and coordination. Woodwork wasn't something he'd done before and he thrived doing something different as it gave him a real sense of achievement.
Jonathan has autism and has been volunteering at the moat and gardens for many years. He enjoys the time he spends at the charity and helping out with the other volunteers. He is an important and passionate member of our woodcraft and the gardening team!
Ken was working full time as a heating engineer; he knew when he retired that he wanted to volunteer. He is part of the fantastic woodcraft team at the Moat and Gardens. Volunteering gives Ken a sense of pride, It is very rewarding and makes him feel like he is doing something worthwhile. He always look forward to the days that he spends at the Moat and Gardens. It is such a friendly place to be. Ken gets great satisfaction from using his skills to raise much needed funds for our charity.
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- Lawrence Retired from the Fire Service in 2013 Prior to This, He Worked in the Motor Trade
He started to volunteer for the charity in 2010, in-between his shift pattern; once he retired he became an almost full-time volunteer.
He enjoys helping others achieve their potential; especially those who's lives are, or have been challenging. It's a friendly and welcoming team at the Moat and Gardens; everyone has a generous nature towards each other; staff, volunteers and visitors. Lawrence feels that It's a privilege to work with the people he does.
Linda retired in April 2022 and decided to look for some volunteering work. She visited one of the Moat and Garden's fundraising events and thought it would be a great place to help out. It was ideal for Linda because of her love of gardening! She enjoys meeting other volunteers; everyone is very friendly and one big advantage is that you don't have to commit to set days and hours, you can choose whichever suits you! I get a lot of satisfaction working with others to see a piece of ground transformed into something beautiful. The Moat and Gardens is a very calm place to work.
Elected as a trustee in 2016, Linda has lived in Albrighton for 28 years and is well known in the community. Linda took part in the setup of ChildLine in 1986 and was involved in fundraising for the charity.
Since 2011 Linda has dedicated a lot of her own time to volunteering and fundraising for The Albrighton Trust and encouraging others to do the same.
Mark has been volunteering at the moat since October 2017. He used to work for Wolverhampton Council but left due to medical reasons after 30 years.
He wanted to do something useful and having visited the site on open day he decided to volunteer.
He enjoys helping out in any way he can, as he was very impressed by the staff and how they encourage people who are disabled to learn new skills and activities.
Nadia started volunteering at the Moat with her brother Isaac. She has always been an imaginative person, with a great appreciation for flowers and natural beauty. She coming to the moat to get involved in something worthwhile, to help her mental health and get outdoors. She benefits greatly from her weekly experience and enjoys seeing many others benefitting from the various facilities offered. She feels appreciated at the charity and finds pleasure in being part of the team and maintaining such a beautiful and valuable place!
Natasha became a trustee in 2024. Her contribution lies in her expertise in digital marketing, which she passionately uses to support the trust. With a love for the outdoors, Natasha believes in the power of recreation to positively impact the mental and physical wellbeing of every individual. She recognises the benefits that nature and outdoor activities can bring, not only for personal growth but also in fostering a sense of community and connection. Through her efforts, she helps us reach a wider audience, ensuring that more people can benefit from our programmes and initiatives.
Paul has had a long association with the charity prior to becoming a trustee, attending many fundraising events with family, friends and colleagues. In 2005 he joined the board of trustees and became chairman of the board in 2006. He feels privileged to lead an outstanding, hardworking and dedicated team of trustees, colleagues and volunteers.
Sandie has had a close association with the charity for many years; for 13 years she managed the charity, now she has stepped aside she can't break the ties! Sandie spends her time working with the gardening groups and fundraising team; she loves working outdoors and the diversity and interesting personalities of the garden buddies she works with. Sandie also helps with fundraising events; it's essential the raise the funding required to support the people who are in need of the charity's help.
Stephen has had close links with the Trust since its conception and started volunteering at the Moat and Gardens during 2011 and in 2017 was employed by the Trust and in November 2020 promoted to Manager. He feels privileged to work with such a dedicated group of volunteers.
Steve is happiest when he's in the garden. The reason why he volunteers is because, after retiring, he wanted to find some additional interests and decided to look at local volunteering opportunities. He immediately felt very welcome and impressed with the gardens, knew that his help would be beneficial to the charity. He is also interested in fishing and would be interested in becoming a coach for this in the future.
William has loved the outdoors as long as I can remember. He volunteers because it is an excellent way to contribute to a good cause and it gives him more work experience in the charity sector. Also, William is able to further develop his horticulture skills.
He gets a lot of satisfaction from seeing completed projects and knowing that he helped. He's learnt so much and received a lot of encouragement from the more experienced volunteers.