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Family Support Manager

I was born in Plymouth and have lived here all my life. I love living so close to the sea and finding places to explore in Devon with my dog Cassie.

I graduated University of Plymouth in Health and Social Care in 2019. I’m really excited to part of Friends and Families and their amazing services.

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!

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!

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

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.

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

Sessional Activity Worker

I enjoy working with all the different Friends & Families groups and like how there is always an activity for everybody to enjoy. I am currently studying A-levels in Biology, Business Studies and Geography.

In my spare time, I race slalom skiing for the Plymouth Snowsports Club and regularly go out mountain biking.

Sessional Activity Worker

I am Sam, a new member of the team who joined up in January 2022. I grew up in Totnes before moving to Plymouth recently. Growing up I was never diagnosed or even picked up for my autism, meaning I never got access to the support I needed. I would not wish that on anyone else, so now I work with Friends and Families to make sure everyone gets the support they need.

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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".