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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.
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
Hi, I’m Lucy and I live in Belper with my husband, Jem, and our two...See More

Ruth Griffiths
Vice Chair &
Siblings Workshop Leader
Hi, my name is Ruth. I work as a teaching assistant at a local Primary School.....See More

Secretary, Coffee Morning
Coordinator & Playgroup Volunteer
Hi! I’m Susan and I live in Duffield with my husband Chris and children ...See More

Sarah Louise Johnson
Treasurer &
Compliance Officier
My name is Sarah and I am a lone parent to Sophie who has a rare....See More
Volunteers

Debra Watson
Playgroup Leader

Jo Clarke
Befriender &
Playgroup Volunteer

Abbie Rowen
Playgroup Volunteer

Luke Griffiths
Volunteer

Michelle Spencer
Playgroup Volunteer &
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