One of Andy’s roles is to Chair the Faith Forum for Surrey Council for Voluntary Youth Service.
The Faith Forum is a gathering of all organisations who deliver youth work from a perspective of faith in Surrey. This gathering has raised the profile of the faith sector and is used effectively as a way to network these organisations together.
“The tales I was hearing about a special sort of working with young people prompted me to want to go and see what was happening in Staines. I was greeted by a larger than life bouncy Geordie who had a real heart for young people and an appealing irreverence for much of what passed for convention. He was passionate about what he did ,the help he could offer young people, and all of this deeply grounded in his faith.
I was delighted when he agreed to take on the chairmanship…he speaks at a number of events extolling the virtues of the faith forum, its opportunities and relevance to young work and young people. His charming, witty and commonsense style has meant that he has been asked to speak again, he had some significant members of the youth work leadership in the county approach him for more information, and he has not disappointed. Meetings chaired by Andy are bright and proceed at a pace and his ideas keep coming so that everyone feels included and able to share the optimism he projects.”
David Cox
CEO (retd) Surrey Council for Voluntary Youth Services
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