Our People
Our dream team has a mix of abilities and skill sets to pull together to create a perfect combination of practicality and fun.
Bev Sykes
Founder
I steer the mothership and keep us on course.
Mags Hanning
Treasurer
I hold the purse strings and work out how to refill it.
Julie Rodgers
Welfare Officer
I keep in touch of members to make sure we’re a happy bunch.
Jo Jackson
Safety and Security
I make sure bad stuff doesn’t spoil our fun.
Our work would be possible without our fantastic group of volunteers, here’s just some of their lovely smiley faces!
We handpick our trustees to ensure that we have the help and support we require, to make a difference to people’s lives.
Bev Sykes
Bev brings a wealth of knowledge and has worked in various sectors of the community, including 13 years for Lancashire Constabulary in various roles including Human Resources, Youth Involvement, Volunteer Co-ordinator and more recently in Community Safety. She has also worked for various charities including Silverline and N-Compass.
STEVE MASON
Steve has been Chair of Governors of a local primary school for over 20 years. He was an independent councillor on Fylde Council for 14 years and chaired one of the main Council committees. He has also previously been a director of two well-known local trust companies. Steve oversees the fundraising for JGF.
Tony Ford
A former Head teacher and educational consultant with over 30 years in the primary education sector. Tony is also a former councillor, whose role involved working with the town’s Youth Council, dealing with numerous day to day community issues and project management. Tony provides regular professional support and advice to JGF.
Carol Gradwell
Carol has extensive experience in leadership and strategic development in large public sector and volunteer organisations. Carol has over 15 years experience of Corporate Governance in the NHS and is the JGF representative at Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre CCG Patient & Public Involvement Forum Meetings. Carol is also currently leading the Social Angels Group Forum..
Jon Harrison
Jon is a St Annes Town Councillor, serving on the Planning Committee and is both Chairman of the Supporters of Ashton Gardens and Chairman of the Civic Awareness Group. Jon regularly advises JGF on local Community issues and also helps to run our Saturday JGF Meet Up group.
Patrons
Without loyal patrons like you, we wouldn’t still be in business today. Thank you for all of your support!
Lord Andrew Morson
Anne Nolan
Mark Menzies MP
Just Good Friends
Just Good Friends has been set up to combat loneliness and social isolation by bringing people together in friendship.
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