The Wargrave Family.

The Partnership is made up of local residents with support from Torus Foundation as our Local Trusted Organisation that looks after our funding and any obligations we have.

Wargrave Big Local Partnership members have a good range of knowledge and skills and respect for each other.

Chair of the Partnership and
Chair of the Healthier subgroup

I have been involved on and off with Big Local for the past seven years and I have been the Chair for the last four years.

I got involved because I wanted to see lasting improvements to my hometown, the place where I live and my family live. The million pounds award is an opportunity to change residents lives for the better and to help make Wargrave a safe and welcoming area for all.

I feel really proud to be the Chairperson of the Partnership and to have been part of decisions that have brought help and support to Wargrave residents right in the heart of our community. Through our employment programmes and our efforts to improve health and well-being all on the doorstep in Wargrave. On a personal level I have learnt a lot, gained new skills and increased my own self confidence.

Vice-Chair of the Partnership and
Chair of the Stronger subgroup

I joined the Partnership when I took early retirement from my job in 2015.

I felt that I wanted to put something back into a community that I had lived in for many years.
Since becoming the vice-chair I have had the opportunity to take part in the Community Leadership Academy which was interesting and informative. I hope to use my new skills to be a community champion and serve my local area to the best of my ability.

Being part of Big Local makes me feel proud and it’s a privilege to work with such a dedicated group of people.

I got involved about 18 months ago

I moved into the area just before COVID hit and had always intended to try and give something back to my new home area, get to know the area and people better.

WBL I felt gave me that opportunity and since doing so I’m now learning more each month about my home area, it’s needs and the people within. That makes me feel increasingly part of the community and that I made a good choice for my home.

I have been in Big Local since Day 1 – however long ago that was!

I joined hoping to make Wargrave a better place and also to obtain locally the Council things, etc., that were previously only available by travelling to St Helens.

I have made some lovely friendships and been to good events, & enjoyed helping at some of them. I just feel hindered now by my age and health problems but try to do what I can. Luckily we have Louise & Jeanne to do the hard complicated work which I have no desire to do any more. Managing the bank account for Hub money is about my limit. I would rather leave the hard stuff to the younger ones !

I have been involved with Big Local for just over a year now and find it very interesting and I am hoping that I can do much more to become involved

I originally became involved for no other reason than I lived in the Wargrave area, and I’d heard of it through Sarah!! I felt I could help, and I like meeting new people!!

Now I am a part of the Big Local I feel that I have met many new friends. I also feel very lacking in many respects as my memory and energy problems have become worse recently. Still, I shall carry on as best as I can!

I became a member of the Wargrave Big Local partnership in 2016

I wanted to have more opportunities to volunteer in the community.

Being on the partnership has made me feel more confident, allowed me to meet people and given me the chance to have my say and help make a difference in Wargrave.

Hub Administrator

I have been involved with the Partnership since 2015 as a Paid worker, I am now The Hub Administrator

Working in the heart of communities has been something I have done for 17 years. I really enjoy this type of work and have a passion for it. The opportunity to with Big local and a great group of residents is a delight

Being involved with Big Local and now the Wargrave Community Hub is a pure delight. I feel I am supporting and developing amazing volunteers and board members make a difference to Wargrave.