Friends of The Dean
Joanne Woodward
Chairperson, trustee
Jo is from Kidderminster and her partner, Harry, was a resident at The Dean until April 2016. “I just want to give a bit back for the care he received.”
Who are we?
Friends of The Dean is a group of family members and residents who came together with the initial idea of building a sensory garden at The Dean Neurological Centre. After raising over £20,000 to do so, we continue to raise funds to improve the well-being of residents; whether it be funding day trips, buying games and equipment, putting on parties and entertainment, or buying toiletries and clothes for those without the means to do so for themselves.
Timothy Griffin
Treasurer, trustee
Timothy is from Worcester and has been a resident at The Dean since 2014. He writes about living with FSH muscular dystrophy, and is the charity's “IT guy.”
Julie Haynes
Secretary, trustee
Julie started her visits to The Dean in 2019 with her companion, Alfie – they were the Pets as Therapy team. “I feel so welcome here and proud to be part of the Dean family. I joined Friends of The Dean to help with fundraising and administrative tasks.”
Neill Griffin
Trustee
Russell Griffin
Trustee
Christopher Woodward
Trustee
