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…
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…
Louise Hunt I retired from competitive sport in 2021. 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. I was the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Malveen Kaur I was originally referred to Phoenix by the Nelson Trust in Swindon having experienced a period of poor mental health due to intensifying personal difficulties. When I first entered Phoenix I instantly knew that I had come to the right place to seek the support I needed. At Phoenix I learnt that having…