Chris Hunt Skelley MBE Chris, former World Number 1 and Paralympic Judo Champion, has carved out an extraordinary legacy in sport. Diagnosed with Ocular Albinism at just 19, Chris turned adversity into triumph, becoming a global force in VI Judo. With a World Number One ranking, and a historic Paralympic gold medal in Tokyo and…
Martin Hallows Professionally, I work in HR for a global medical technology business, and have spent all my career in large, multi-national corporations. Outside of work, I am a husband and father to two children. My son has a learning disability, and I have seen first hand the critical role that expert support and services…
Claire Gallagher I was invited in to Phoenix Enterprises to provide some training to the staff, and I was impressed by the kindness, compassion and drive to support the vulnerable adults that come to Phoenix. So when I was asked to consider joining the board of trustees, of course I said yes! I am a…
Kate Ball I first became involved with Phoenix Enterprises in 2022 through a workplace volunteering scheme and was immediately struck by the fantastic atmosphere in the warehouse. I’ve since returned a few times for volunteering and each time seen the value and benefit brought to the service users. I was also roped into the 2024…
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…
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…
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…