Who's Who?

Chairman - Jeff Merrett MBE

I am extremely proud to have been the Chairman and Trustee of Dream-A-Way since the beginning.
When we started Dream-A-Way in 1993 we never imagined how successful we would be.

Fundraising has almost reached one million pounds and we have helped almost 10,000 local people to enjoy a day trip, visit or holiday. All without any honoraria or expenses being paid to any committee member or trustee.

This has only been made possible by the support of a small but very hard working committee and the generosity of our many sponsors and supporters.

Why not help us to help even more special people by joining our Friends of Dream-A-Way group?

Thank you for your support - it really is appreciated.

Keep smiling,
Jeff

chairman@dream-a-way.co.uk

Vice Chair & Secretary - Robert Beer MCMI

I am proud to be a founder member and Trustee of Dream-A-Way. I am also the Vice Chairman and Secretary.

To be able to help people who are in need of holidays and respite from difficult times is so rewarding to me.

I am also very proud that DAW can still boast that 99p in every £1 raised is used directly on purchasing holidays and outings for disabled people.

Bob

secretary@dream-a-way.co.uk

Events Co-ordinator & Trustee - Gill Freeman

I am immensely proud to have been a committee member of Dream-a-way for the last  8 years.

It is so rewarding to be part of such a dedicated team and to see at first hand the very real benefits we are able to give to our deserving guests.

I am very fortunate to be able to help by doing what I enjoy most in planning events.

Our golf days and balls have been hugely successful thanks to the continued support of our Friends and sponsors, and our new venture into Dragon Boat Racing this year gave us all a lot of laughs and rewards, and we look forward to our 2009 event.

Any ideas for future events will always be very gratefully received.

Gill

fundraising@dream-a-way.co.uk

Committee Member - Kate Agraolaya

I joined Dream-A-Way because I enjoy helping people help themselves. My family and friends have always been strong supporters of Dream-A-Way.

Jeff asked me initially to help on the Ball committee, and then later to join as an official committee member.

I am delighted to be associated with a charity which gives so much joy to so many people in the local area.

Kate

Committee Member - Debbie Bent

I have been a supporter of Dream-A-Way for several years and so have seen how the charity helps a lot of people. 

The Committee work very hard to raise vital funds and I felt I would like to join them in this. 

Jeff asked me to join the Ball Committee for this year and hopefully that will lead to me becoming a full Committee Member at the AGM in July.

Debbie

Trustee - Tim Rea FRICS

I joined Dream-A-Way because I have personal experience of the joy of helping special people.

I am the Dream-A-Way treasurer and a trustee. These roles give me great pleasure, and allow me to use my skills to benefit others.

As Treasurer I am pleased to confirm that 99p in every £1 is used for the benefit of others.

Tim

Trustee & Committee Member - Charlie Thomas

Being a member of the Dream-A-Way committee is an excellent way of joining in with a group of people who enjoy helping others.

I have helped on many trips and holidays and particularly remember a wonderful few days we had with a coach of disabled people in Blackpool.

Charlie

IT / Website Administrator & Committee Member - Steve Beer

I have been involved in Dream-A-Way events for several years now, and was invited to join the committee in 2006.

I enjoy the challenges presented to me and the satisfaction I get from helping those less fortunate than myself is extremely rewarding.

Alongside my role as a committee member, I am the Dream-A-Way IT & Website
co-ordinator. This role gives me the opportunity to ensure all our visitors, friends and sponsors are kept up-to-date whilst sharing in celebrating Dream-A-Way's successes.

I am proud to be associated with this excellent charity and its wonderful people.

Stories and pictures for the website are always welcome. Simply email me.

Steve

webmaster@dream-a-way.co.uk

 Holiday Co-ordinator & Trustee - Graham Burch

I have been aware of the great work carried out locally by the Dream- A- Way team over the last few years. I was delighted when Jeff asked me if I would like to join the committee and I am proud to be part of such a worthwhile charity.

I am the Holidays Co-ordinator for Dream-A-Way and can be contacted via
holidays@dream-a-way.co.uk.

Graham

Environmental Officer & Committee Member - Bernice Woodhead

I joined Dream-A-Way because I enjoy helping people help themselves.

I have an enthusiastic passion for life, I love having fun and enjoy fundraising for DAW. It gives me so much pleasure to help those less fortunate than I am.

Bernice

Committee Member & Collecting Box Co-ordinator- Rachel Gale

I have been a supporter of Dream-A-Way for several years and decided that I wanted to do more. Even though I was already a Friend of Dream-A-Way, I felt that joining the committee would enable me to do a bit more to support this great charity.

I enjoy helping people, and being part of Dream-A-Way enables me to help others whilst enjoying myself at the same time.

Rachel

Friends of Dream-A-Way Co-ordinator - Post Vacant

friends@dream-a-way.co.uk