My Rite to Freedom (R2F) residential was 7th June 2017. I have been free from alcohol since March 2017.

Since then, I have attended Rite to Freedom mentoring days, which led to volunteering and being a member of the delivery team on weekend residentials.

I have supported on other weekends with Momentum, staff training and experience days.

I became a member of the Community Council in 2022. This was formed initially as a bridge between the Trustees, staff and volunteers when R2F was a registered charity.

As a volunteer, I bring my experience from participation and delivery and seeing what works.

This is communicated to the CC to try and bring a deeper understanding into the work involved and what support and change may be needed.

Keeping the vision flowing and growing is key to my role. I feel this is vital for us moving forward as a social enterprise, governed by the Community Council and Company Directors. I aim to keep our work grounded in sustainable, dynamic development and not lost in idealism.

It is so valuable to be able to discuss and debate any issues that might arise or any new ideas that we think would work and how we could integrate them into our work effectively.