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.

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

Susan Wilkinson

Secretary, Coffee Morning 

Coordinator & Playgroup Volunteer

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Hi!  I’m Susan and I live in Duffield with my husband Chris and children ...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

Debra Watson

Playgroup Leader

Jo Clarke

Befriender &

Playgroup Volunteer

Abbie Rowen

Playgroup Volunteer

Luke Griffiths

Volunteer

Michelle Spencer

Playgroup Volunteer &

Website 

Jo Upton

Playgroup Volunteer