I spend time with Fran, Dawn, Tonya and Karen from Cats Protection’s branch in Bolton and Radcliffe to chat about volunteering and what it means to them.
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Walking into the Life and Mind Building yesterday afternoon, I had that rare sense of arriving somewhere that really will change things. Rising up between the University Parks, the science area and the city, the new building feels at once vast and surprisingly human. Its soft stone façade, patterned with that extraordinary “brainwave” motif captured…
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Yesterday, I had the privilege of leading a session with senior leaders from youth organisations across Oxfordshire, exploring the role of compassionate leadership in driving meaningful change. As we discussed our shared challenges and aspirations, I was asked to reflect on my own leadership journey and the ways in which compassion has been a guiding…
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Last night I spent time with the young people and youth workers at Didcot TRAIN — a brilliant local charity that’s been standing alongside teenagers in the town for more than twenty years. It was an evening of conversation, laughter, and some sobering reflection. Above all, it was a chance to listen. TRAIN exists to…
