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Special needs families around Belper, supporting each other
Our Team
Special Friends is a small registered charity, run by a passionate group of volunteers.
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As special needs parents ourselves, we are very aware of the challenges faced and what it is our families need the most.
Trustees
Lucy Sarna
Chair & Founder,
Family Event Coordinator
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Hi, I’m Lucy and I live in Belper with my husband, Jem, and our two...See More
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Ruth Griffiths
Vice Chair &
Siblings Workshop Leader
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Hi, my name is Ruth. I work as a teaching assistant at a local Primary School.....See More
Sarah Louise Johnson
Treasurer &
Compliance Officier
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My name is Sarah and I am a lone parent to Sophie who has a rare....See More
Volunteers
Debra Watson
Coffee Morning Leader
Jo Clarke
Befriender &
Coffee Morning Volunteer
Michelle Spencer
Coffee Morning Volunteer &
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Jo Upton
Coffee Morning Volunteer
Abbie Rowen
Playgroup Volunteer
Luke Griffiths
Volunteer
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