Born and Bred in Warwick, I moved back to the area in 2018 and work as a Sales Director for a large global software company which involves managing and motivating a team of people and sometimes travelling to far flung places! The reason I got involved with Helping Hands is because I am passionate about seeing people reach their potential and...See More

I joined Helping Hands as a Soup Kitchen volunteer back in 2018. I am still part of our Thursday night team and love the insight this gives into the challenges facing homeless and vulnerable people in our community. Professionally, my background is in teaching and fundraising, and I am currently Director of Marketing with Gifted Philanthropy. I am keen to support...See More

I started volunteering with the charity back in 2017 and still run their Tuesday night soup kitchen which I absolutely love doing having seen first hand what a difference the charity has made to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Prior to Helping Hands, I also volunteered with Leamington Night Shelter and recognise how important it is...See More

For the last 30 years, I worked as a veterinary surgeon in the Leamington area but since retiring, I have enjoyed volunteering in our House 2 Home project helping to deliver furniture and other items to our clients while supporting and guiding those who attend our men's group, Daniel's Rise. Outside of volunteering I enjoy trying to keep fit, gardening,...See More

I oversee the running of all the Helping Hands projects. I love my job because every day is different. I love meeting new people and supporting them is very rewarding. I first became involved as a volunteer with the women's support group for several years and then became employed here two years ago. I have three children and two stepchildren...See More

I’ve been with Helping Hands since 2022, starting part time as the Male Support Worker but soon making the role full time to meet the demands of our clients. Our men’s support group Daniel's Rise is growing from strength to strength and is one of my favourite parts of the week. I love supporting the men who come to us...See More

Meet Jacqui, our enthusiastic Fundraising and Communications Coordinator! With a passion for turning ideas into impactful campaigns, Jacqui is the smile behind our fundraising magic and the voice that keeps our supporters connected. Armed with a knack for storytelling and a tea cup never far from reach, she’s here to make every message count. When not rallying support, you can...See More

I oversee the fundraising events at Helping Hands such as our annual Big Sleep Out, World Homeless Day, our Christmas Shoebox Appeal, along with more regular events which seek to thank our loyal donors and those that celebrate our support groups. I particularly love working with companies who want to create their own fundraising events in aid of Helping Hands....See More

My role as Volunteer Coordinator sees me look after our lovely (100+!) volunteers across all of our projects, while also recruiting new volunteers, overseeing training and inductions, while making sure each team has enough people to deliver our much needed services. Our volunteers are the backbone of our charity so I’m really enjoying the role. The volunteer phone is infamous...See More

Since joining Helping Hands in December 2022, I have found a new level of empathy with the people we serve.  The journeys that some people have travelled have inspired me. I love spending time with my hubby, two amazing daughters and our crazy rescue dog. I enjoy being out in the fresh air, being by the sea, going to the...See More

I love working at Helping Hands because it's a charity that you can see making a difference. It is a success story that warms my heart and gives hope for others. We have a team of wonderful volunteers, each bringing something different to make it truly amazing. It is our job to make the shop as welcoming and friendly as...See More

My role is to offer a welcoming and supportive environment in the shop, providing a friendly atmosphere to all customers and managing volunteers. I absolutely love helping people and making people smile. I think it's one of the most important traits a person can have. I love my family who I love more than life itself. Ooutside of them, my main...See More

In 2017 I was homeless and came to Helping Hands to volunteer, this gave me a hand up and a purpose to get up each morning . With the support of P3 I was given somewhere to live . Helping Hands has been a great support to me , I am now a paid shop assistant two days a week...See More