A Headway friend forever

A Headway friend forever

I have just stepped down as a trustee from Headway Cambridgeshire after six years – four-and-a-half years as its chair – and am already feeling withdrawal symptoms, missing the many friends I have made there. I do think you can stay in a position too long...
Prof John Pickard becomes Headway patron

Prof John Pickard becomes Headway patron

I am delighted to announce that Prof John Pickard has agreed to become our patron at Headway Cambridgeshire. The idea of approaching him occurred to me after he spoke at a national Headway conference this summer. Prof Pickard is regarded as one of the best in his...
Our new CEO at Headway Cambs

Our new CEO at Headway Cambs

I would like to welcome Mary Goode as the new CEO of Headway Cambridgshire as its chair of trustees. Mary has been with us for a week now, and what a whirlwind week it has been for her. I know she will impress everyone she meets with her professionalism, dedication...

David Cameron meets charity leaders

I am delighted to learn that Headway UK was one of 13 charities invited to meet David Cameron and key Cabinet  members to discuss the transformation of public services. Charities play a vital role in delivering crucial services not met by government, such as Headway,...

Supporting charities with funding

One of the new professional services I am offering this year is assisting charities by completing their funding applications to various trusts and the lottery. As many charities struggle in the present economic downturn, there are potential pots of gold which I could...

Rooting for Johnson Beharry VC

I  must admit I have never watched Dancing on Ice before, but I shall tune in for latest series starting this weekend as one of the celebrities include war hero Johnson Beharry VC, who is an ambassador for Headway, the charity I support which provides rehabilitation...