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I have a long history with the Rutland Rotaract Family Support Centre going right back to its beginning when I was a member of the steering committee.

I have four adult children, the youngest two being twins, one of whom, has Down’s syndrome. After attending the Opportunity Group, for families with children under 5 with additional needs, 

I have a long history with the Rutland Rotaract Family Support Centre going right back to its beginning when I was a member of the steering committee.

I have four adult children, the youngest two being twins, one of whom, has Down’s syndrome. After attending the Opportunity Group, for families with children under 5 with additional needs, I eventually took over the running of it with a friend and former Treasurer of the Family Centre. This group is still going strong under new leadership and is now known as Sunflowers.

I and another parent went on to start a youth club for young people with additional needs which was handed over to the Aiming High Team, now named Youth Chaos before moving on (initially with some financial support from the Family Centre) to create Rutland Conquerors Inclusive Basketball where I am the manager/chair.

I believe every opportunity should be given to those with additional needs and their families to achieve their goals and this is exactly what we trustees of the Family Centre are all equally passionate about.

My involvement with the Family Centre goes back to the beginning when, as a member of Rutland Rotaract, I was part of the group who fundraised to set it up. Little did I know that many years later I would have a daughter that would benefit hugely from the services it and The Parks School provided.

Having seen the work RRFSC does first han

My involvement with the Family Centre goes back to the beginning when, as a member of Rutland Rotaract, I was part of the group who fundraised to set it up. Little did I know that many years later I would have a daughter that would benefit hugely from the services it and The Parks School provided.

Having seen the work RRFSC does first hand I was honoured to be offered the position of Treasurer where, using the skills and experience of 30 ‘years in banking and managing various charities’ finances, I can help to ensure that the Family Centre is still here in many years time supporting children and families when required.

I have had a connection with RRFSC since 2018. I have two children with special educational needs and the charity was the first SEN related organisation I reached out to. I came to a drop in coffee morning which I was anxious about and was made to feel very welcomed and instantly felt eased and relieved in being in a safe space were other

I have had a connection with RRFSC since 2018. I have two children with special educational needs and the charity was the first SEN related organisation I reached out to. I came to a drop in coffee morning which I was anxious about and was made to feel very welcomed and instantly felt eased and relieved in being in a safe space were other parents/carers understood the process and emotions that I was experiencing. This then led to attending social activities with the families and my children accessing activities all of which has been very beneficial on many levels to us all as a family.

I then became a member of the committee and would volunteer my time when I could. Since the first time I reached out the charity it has always held a special place in my heart, so when the opportunity arose to become involved with the social aspects of the charity and become administrator I was very pleased to accept the opportunity and become even more involved in the organisation.