Trustees

Volunteers

  • Stuart James

    An amazing benefit of joining BNI in the Birmingham region for me has been finding free@last! A truly fabulous charity led by a great group of individuals – and people…...

  • Bill Terry

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  • Sarah Thompson- Why I volunteer

    free@last is one of the most amazing places I’ve worked at. I use to go to the youth club myself when I was younger. The staff are so welcoming and…...

  • Richard Burrage – Why I volunteer

    I am really proud to be supporting free@last by coaching the mighty Lions under 11 football team. As a child, I played football from under elevens and have always remembered…...

  • Pam Collins – Why I volunteer

    Having been fortunate to have had  a really happy childhood, I think it’s really important to “giveback” and the children at free@last t are lovely! Every child has so much…...

  • Wayde Raphael

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  • Lin Street

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  • Lisa – Why I volunteer?

    Volunteering at free@last has helped me, it gets me out of the house and get back on my feet. I have gained lots of confidence and become more outgoing. I…...

  • Andree – Why I volunteer

    My name is Andree. I have been working at free@last for the past six months of which I enjoy so much as I able to give back to my community…...

  • Naomi Spencer – Why I volunteer?

    To help the children of Nechells, because I was a child of Nechells. To inspire children and give them opportunities....

  • Marian Hills – Why I volunteer?

    I love volunteering at free@last because it is fun. The young people are great to work with, the staff and other volunteers are all amazing and supportive. It is never…...

  • Shirley – Why I volunteer?

    Shirley finds volunteering at free@last enjoyable, it allows her to socialise and spend time talking to and engaging with the local community. Shirley says she wants to give back to…...

  • Dawn Russell – Why I volunteer?

    ‘I volunteer to help enrich the lives of young people and people in the community – sharing life experiences as well as learning from others’...

  • Steve Gause – Why I volunteer?

    Hello to all the people out there. Previously my life has been turned upside down and destroyed. I had no interest in life at all and had no confidence, just…...

Staff

  • Henna Hussain Mentor and Youth Worker

    free@last is a fantastic place to work for and I really enjoy working here. All the staff play an incredible and valuable role. I have mentored amazing children and young…...

  • John Street – Founder and Director

    John is the founder and director of free@last. He lives in Nechells with Jan and their 4 children and has been delivering youth work in this community for over 30…...

  • David Sampson – Climbing Instructor

    Kia Ora (Hello). David is  originally from New Zealand. He has a love of the outdoors being brought up with a connection and appreciation of the outdoors and lots of…...

  • Jan Street – Finance and Admin

    I have been involved with free@last right from the beginning, mainly working behind the scenes doing finance and admin and occasionally helping with youth clubs and residentials when required. I…...

  • Alwyn Linton – Mentor Coordinator

    Alwyn had acquired over 30 years’ experience, working for himself and working for a specialist care organisation, Alwyn spent fifteen years  as a therapeutic practitioner and registered home manager. Skills…...

  • Yousef Behfar – Debt and Benefit Advisor

    Yousef has worked for free@last since 21/04/2008 as Debt and Welfare Benefit Caseworker Advisor.  ‘I would like to think that I am helping people to have better life with less…...

  • Jacqui Rodney-Hayles – Youth Manager

    Jacqui has many years experience in working in the youth and community field. She enjoys making a difference to the lives of those she works for and with. ‘free@last’ is…...