Bridge for Hope is a group of Kingsbridge residents who want to make a difference by directly supporting the resettlement of a refugee family. We are a multi-skilled, inter-generational group of local people with diverse professional backgrounds, relevant experience and knowledge. We want to help a family which has been forced to leave everything behind, not just homes and possessions, but relatives, friends, culture and way of life.
Juliette Bird
Overactive (recently retired) mother of 2 KCC teenagers. Lived abroad for 20 years so can sympathise with those trying to integrate. Keen to help a family to a safe future.
Felicity Furlong
Previous career in education both in the UK and sub-Saharan Africa. Now a constant gardener and busy grandparent.
Juliet Morton
Retired University Clinical Psychology lecturer whose clinical work focussed on children living with chronic illness. Now enjoying gardening, involvement with a local wild-life society, being a trustee of a Quaker charity, and deputy safeguarding officer for Devon Quakers.
Harry Forrester
Solicitor/Partner in large Birmingham firm practising in family law, moved on to sit as deputy district judge (civil) then appointed as Immigration Judge dealing with asylum appeals, deport appeals and general immigration issues leading to a passion for asylum seekers and migration.
John Scott
Retired Master Mariner. Voluntary commitments include overseas health aid work and with a local housing charity.
Caroline Walmsley
Local mum of 5 and retired teacher from KCC. with a strong interest in people from all walks of life. Member of Cornelius, the local housing charity and keen to help create homes wherever possible.
Rachael Kiddey
Academic researcher at University of Oxford, specialising in the study of forced displacement. Lives locally, with two young children who attend Kingsbridge Primary school. Highly experienced community activist and fundraiser.
Phil Inch
Retired GP, appreciating the time with family and getting involved with the local community. Have had previous experience working with refugees and asylum seekers.
If you would like to find out more or join us as a volunteer, please send us a message using the contact form or visit our volunteer page.
