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
