My name is Sandra.  I am a widow with 2 grown up children. I’ve always worked in retail and my main role was as a manager at Debenhams, where I had worked most of my life.  My last post was in the World Duty free as a sales adviser at Manchester Airport. I am a family...

I was a student midwife for 2 years, I gained experience of the high pressured NHS and witnessed women’s emotions being dismissed due to the overcrowded wards and the pressure that the staff were under. This ultimately led to my decision to leave the profession. I...

Linda worked as a postgraduate researcher at Sheffield University, which culminated in gaining a PhD in delineating Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. After that, she had a successful career in Secondary Science Education, and devoted several years to the...

I’m Anita and I wanted to support The Maggie Oliver Foundation as soon as I learned about it, after watching the BBC mini-series Three Girls and recognising so many of the early scenes it portrayed. I was born and bred in Bolton, and my first job, part-time whilst at...

My name is Jade and I am a mum and a wife. I have worked in a accounts assistant/PA role for well over 15 years. I love this job role this is why I have stuck with it for many years. I love to organise, problem solve and engaging with different clients, suppliers and...

Lisa is an accredited Play Therapist working with children who experience social and emotional difficulties. As part of her work, Lisa supports families including those in foster and adoptive care and enjoys working alongside external Agencies such as social services,...

Catherine is a Deputy Headteacher who has been in education for 22 years. She is currently working an independent Special Educational Needs School in Preston. She graduated from University of Northumbria at Newcastle in 1997 with a BA(Hons) in Music  and...

Having a son who’s in recovery from substance misuse, I wanted to understand addiction so I could help him and myself recover and repair a fractured relationship. The pain as a mother of not being able to help him with his torment, led me to educate myself on...

I am married with two grown up children and three grand children I have a previous Military (Army), Police and Legal background. I am qualified in law by way of a Law Degree from the University of Wales in 1997 and a distinction in the New York Bar examination gained...

Hello! I am married to Steve and we have 6 grown up children. I started my working life, a very long time ago, in advertising and marketing in a production role. Once I had my children I re-trained and eventually enjoyed a new career supporting children with...

I am currently a third-year law student at De Montfort University, I have undertaken various roles within local government that has fuelled my passion to be a voice for those who are in need the most. This led me to studying law at a later time in my life so that I...

Having studied Politics as an undergraduate I am now completing a masters course in International Development, Sustainability and Social Justice, which has opened my eyes to the injustices in this country and across the world. For me, I’ve seen just how great an...

Olivia is the Child Abuse and Exploitation Policy Lead at the Centre for Social Justice. Prior to this she was Special Adviser to the Home Secretary on Crime, Policing and Vulnerability where she worked extensively on the Domestic Abuse Bill, Online Safety Bill and...

My name is Sonja and I have been working 32 years for a Dutch Airline. I am Dutch. I progressed in my company from check-in agent to supervisor and the last 20 years  as manager. I carried the responsibility for not just my team but also our customers. No day was the...

Kelly is a survivor who wanted to give something back to the team of people who supported her when she needed help and guidance.She is a keen fundraiser and has participated in several events-helping to raise money for various charities. Kelly-Ann has a passion to...

I joined TMOF as an ambassador to help our brave survivors turn their Pain into Power. and live their life to the fullest despite the challenges they have faced. I love being part of a team of like-minded caring people, all with the same aims. Our Foundation is...

Hi I am Tracey, I am a phoneline Ambassador for Maggie Oliver foundation.  I have worked with survivors of domestic abuse and also in a women's refuge,.   I am trained in person centred therapy. I worked with people that are struggling with Bereavement.  I also worked...

My name is Parveen. I have just celebrated my silver wedding anniversary, I have no children but I'm an aunty to seven nieces and nephews. After watching the Three Girls Drama I have admired Maggie Oliver from afar, so when the volunteering role presented itself I...

My name is Kat, I'm mum to a teenager, a Yorkshire Terrier dog called Toby and a big grey horse called Cheese.  I am a qualified HR practitioner with years of experience in people management and leading support teams.  I'm a Chartered Member of the CIPD and have a...

My name is Susan, and I am currently studying in the last year of my Level 4 Counselling course. I am family-orientated person, having 7 children, with a history of autism within my family. I have two dogs and a cat, and I am married to a qualified Barrister. I have...

Hello, my name is Judy and I have a background in retail. I worked as a Store Manager for a fashion retailer and have been working in visual display and administration for a leading retailer for the last 9 years. I have a degree in the arts and still like to be...