Jayne Newton I was introduced to Phoenix when working for a local global company who were linked with the charity as part of their community offering. I soon learned that Phoenix is an inspiring, friendly, safe environment for people suffering from a range of mental health issues. Here they either learn new skills ready for…
We have an exciting and unique trustee position where a manager at Aligra does a one-year placement at Phoenix. Leah is the first to take on this opportunity, with ‘win-win’ benefits. She will develop her management skills including leadership and financial management, gaining experience of an organisation that embraces diversity and creates a safe and…
Nathan Thompson Growing up in a military environment gave me the confidence and resilience to achieve my goal of becoming a professional footballer. My 15-year career has taken me from Swindon to Portsmouth, and then on to Peterborough United. Having spent the majority of those years at Swindon Town – from a schoolboy through to club…
Mark Neilson I was introduced to Phoenix through a mutual friend as I was looking for a local charity who could help with running the door at my boxing events and, in return, raise decent sums in donations on the night. This works very successfully for both parties. The more I got to know Phoenix,…
Neil Griffiths I was delighted to be invited to become a Trustee of Phoenix as I had admired its work for many years. Having shared a warehouse with them for several years I saw on almost a daily basis that it was totally focused on its users and sought to support all aspects of their…
Milo To some, Milo is the most important member of the team. Milo is a black Spanish Water Dog cross and belongs to Louise. Everyone does their best to look after Milo and he looks after us too. He’s always around for cuddles if someone’s upset or stressed. Milo is a bouncy 4-year-old and loves…
Louise Hunt Last year I retired from competitive sport. I was an elite wheelchair tennis player for several years, reaching the top ten in the world and competing at two Paralympic games, as well as Wimbledon. It was fantastic! My sport has taught me a lot about resilience, work ethic and determination and I am…
Alison Harris I joined Phoenix in 2019 as a service user. I have worked in production, been a volunteer and am now a member of staff . . . so I have first-hand experience of the difference Phoenix can make in someone’s life. People ask me how ‘someone like me’ could have been a service…
Kenny Meacham Let’s start by telling you a little bit about my background, I was born in June 1979 with Cerebral Palsy. I grew up locally in Swindon. I have 2 siblings, who are both younger than me. In my spare time I enjoy watching and betting on football and horse racing (my favourite teams…
Karen Hyde I’ve worked in the Mailing Fulfilment industry for many years both as an employee and self-employed. At Phoenix I’ve used my skills to grow the range of services that we offer, introduced new working practices and improved quality and turnaround. Our people at Phoenix never cease to amaze me with their ability and…