Sabrina is part of our Speaker Network. She explains why she joined and why talking about disabilities is important.
How do you volunteer during lockdown?
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We asked Owen Thomas, a volunteer at Fryers House in Romsey, to tell us what lockdown has been like for him. Here, Owen tells us how he managed to keep helping our residents despite having to self-isolate.
Lottery funding provides winning ticket for youth skills programme
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Leonard Cheshire in Scotland’s innovative Can Do programme will continue to empower young people with additional support needs in Dumfries and Galloway thanks to the Young Start Fund delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund.
The buzz of volunteering
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Ged Beaumont is one of our volunteers. He tells us how he's been continuing to volunteer and fundraise for us during the coronavirus pandemic.
How Leonard Cheshire has changed in 50 years
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Dick Harris has been involved with us for 50 years. He tells us about his journey from resident to staff member and how the charity has changed over those years.
Volunteering in lockdown
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Isabella has been volunteering from home during the coronavirus lockdown. She tells us how she has found the experience.
Students give back to the community
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Students from Dumfries College have been praised for their efforts to promote community safety, thanks to Leonard Cheshire in Scotland’s ‘Can Do’ programme.
Volunteer's week
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We have over 6,500 volunteer, in roles as diverse as carers, befrienders, gardeners and campaigners. They are crucial to helping us achieve our mission of supporting disabled people to live and work as independently as they choose.
A reason to rise
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Martin volunteers at our Lochar House service in Dumfries. He tells us about why volunteering is important to him.
The best thing you can give
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Denise is a volunteer at our Godfrey Robinson House service. She tells us about her experience.
