Our People

Leadership Group

Beverley Sykes

Chief Executive Officer

Julie Rodgers

Charity Welfare Officer

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Martin Bentley

Charity Operations Officer

Joanne Campbell

Senior Administrator

Steve Mason

Treasurer, Trustee and Board Member

Trustees and Board Members

Dr Russell Thorpe

Trustee and Board Member

Jean Mason

Trustee and Board Member

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Dianne Gradwell

Trustee and Board Member

Mark Albion

Trustee and Board Member

Janet Albion

Trustee and Board Member

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Andy Rodgers

Trustee and Board Member

Charity Patrons

Lord Andrew Morson

Charity Patron

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Andrew Snowden MP

Charity Patron

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Graeme McIntyre

Charity Patron

Anne Nolan

Charity Patron

Our 40+ wonderful volunteers

Our Charity simply could not operate without the hard work and
dedication of our volunteer’s. We are proud have the largest group of active volunteer’s on the Fylde Coast helping us to change the lives of our amazing local community every single day.

Our Impact

Just Good Friends in the community

The charity was established back in September 2012 by
our brilliant Founder and CEO Beverley Sykes after she
saw first hand the devastating effects that being lonely and
feeling isolated can do to people’s mental health and
general wellbeing.

We have grown steadily over the years under Bev’s
leadership to over 250 members, holding between 1-2
meetings and events per day, 7 days a week. Last year the
charity held over 400 local events in total.

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Attendees in the last year alone
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Events held per year
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Active members inc. 40+ volunteers
Care interventions in the last year

Support our work

Whether it’s financial or physical, products, services or time, we always appreciate any offers of help you can provide.

Get Involved

If you’re looking for friendship, join us now.

We’re always very welcoming of new members, we were all new to the group once. Your journey starts by simply getting in touch.

Whether you’re looking to join us as a member or a supporter, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Your journey starts here.

In the Spotlight

Just Good Friends wins the Porrit Shield

Congratulations to all involved who didn’t let the rain dampen their spirits!

Just Good Friends celebrates 13 years in the community

Thank you to two of our patrons, Anne Nolan and Graeme McIntyre for joining us on this our very special 13 year Anniversary. The event was a great success.

Read our latest Newsletters

Stay connected with the latest updates from Just Good Friends North West as we continue our mission to combat loneliness and social isolation across the Fylde Coast. Our newsletter showcases the incredible community we’ve built together, highlighting recent events, member stories, and upcoming activities that bring people together every day of the week.

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