The Children's Trust

HS with Dalton Leong CE of the Children's Trust

 

Visited the Children’s Trust at Tadworth today and met the Chief Executive, Dalton Leong, members of staff and volunteers working with the children in their care. Children under their care have generally  acquired brain injuries and are undergoing rehabilitation therapy to enable a better quality of life. There is a wonderful happy atmosphere with families very much welcomed and involved. The staff are incredible. As it is National Volunteers Week I met  a volunteer affectionally known as “granddad” who had a grand daughter who benefitted from the care of the Trust and now himself is there helping two days a week. This is truly a place of hope. www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk 

Catalyst

 

Visited the charity Catalyst today in Guildford. They do very impressive work on a very personalised  basis with individuals struggling with alcohol and drug addiction and mental health issues. They are non judgemental and very caring. Wonderful staff and volunteers. 

Photo of I , Lady Louise Connor Patron and two long serving volunteers with over thirty years each of commitment to the cause. www.catalystsupport.org.uk 

Bishop of Dorking

Met Bishop Jo today and I look forward to co-operating with her in the Priority Places across Surrey. 

 

 

Surrey County Show

 

Terrific occasion. Very well organised with lots to do and see and plenty of farm animals to enjoy. Wonderful to see young people, largely from an urban environment, learning  about milking, about bee keeping etc. Best was watching the pig marshalling competition!

High Sheriff Youth Awards

On Tuesday chaired my first meeting of the High Sheriff Youth Awards Council Council. We were privileged to have David Munro the Police and Crime Commissioner of Surrey to address us. I look forward to visiting the projects that the HSYA support. Organisations that are “Helping young people make Surrey safer” should apply to www.surreyhighsheriff.org  

Surrey County Council

On Tuesday I was asked by the retiring Council Chairman, Sally Marks, to be the guest speaker at her farewell lunch with  the 81 councillors. My words will be posted on this web site. I now look forward to working with Sally’s successor as Chairman , Peter Martin. 

East to West

Visited this successful charity on Monday and met the inspiring Chief Executive of East to West, Anthony Horton. They are doing great work in schools in the north of Surrey helping young  people in schools on a 1:1 basis with issues and difficulties they are facing. We visited two schools (Town Farm Primary and Thomas Knyvett College). www.easttowest.org.uk 

Royal Holloway University

Attended the Honorary Fellows Dinner at Royal Holloway University last evening. A great celabratory occasion at this leading academic institution in Surrey with a great past and a great future! The campus has stunning Victorian and modern buildings. 

Community Foundation for SurreyI

I was invited to their annual Reception last night. What a success story in marshalling philanthropy in Surrey. Raised £18 million over 10 years to support many deserving charities in Surrey. Visit www.cfsurrey.org.uk 

 

 

Judicial Service

Was invited by the High Sheriff of East Sussex to attend her Judge’s Service in Lewes yesterday. It was held in the Parish Church of St Anne’s a fine Grade One Norman Church, circa 1160. A fine location for a very powerful service in support of the Judiciary.