“For years, I’ve admired the hard work and dedication of Carol Roberts who runs the community centre and café at St Stephen’s Centre in South Stanley.
She is so kind and thoughtful. She goes above and beyond, organising anything that the community needs. If anyone is struggling with anything she will come to the rescue and find a way to help. She never turns anyone away.
I’ve seen her organising everything from playgroups for children to meals on wheels for older people – and I only know about a fraction of the stuff she does! It must take a lot of energy but she does it with a smile on her face.
I have three elderly friends who are fiercely independent but need some extra support these days. Carol was the natural person I turned to. I asked if she could help deliver some food for them and the meals the centre produces are amazing. They’re now a real highlight of the week for my friends.
Carol has played an important role in the lives of an awful lot of families over the years and I just want her to know how appreciated she is. It’s people like Carol that really make a community.”
Carol was surprised and delighted to hear Ann had contacted us to pass on her gratitude.
“It's so lovely that someone would take the time to acknowledge the work we do at the centre! We certainly don’t do any of it for praise but it feels really nice to know it is appreciated.
It's important to say though, that it’s not just me doing the work here, it's our whole team. There's only a few of us and I couldn't do all of this without such an amazing team pulling together.
I love supporting our community and think it’s a pretty special place. Having grown up and lived here all my life, I know all about this community and the changes it’s gone through. I know the challenges people face and I’ve learned what brings people close together.
As a mam of five and grandma to 10, I’ve been through a thing or two myself! I’ve had dark times and can draw on my own experience to help others in good times and bad.”
Carol’s story
“To be honest, I took over this role of Centre Manager by chance! I came to work here 17 years ago as an office assistant. My job was to help the founder of the South Stanley Partnership, whose vision it was to create a place to bring the community together.
Unfortunately, he died suddenly and I was left with the decision of whether to let the charity fold or use my knowledge to continue his good work. I decided I owed it to him to build on his foundations as his legacy.
We’ve come on in leaps and bounds. We just keep adapting to what is needed to make sure we offer a warm and friendly place of kindness, support and community.”
To find out more about what’s on at South Stanley Partnership visit www.southstanleypartnership.co.uk or search SSP Community Café on Facebook.
Is there someone you’d like to say thank you to in your community? Drop us a line and we’ll do the rest! Email communications@karbonhomes.co.uk.
“For years, I’ve admired the hard work and dedication of Carol Roberts who runs the community centre and café at St Stephen’s Centre in South Stanley.
She is so kind and thoughtful. She goes above and beyond, organising anything that the community needs. If anyone is struggling with anything she will come to the rescue and find a way to help. She never turns anyone away.
I’ve seen her organising everything from playgroups for children to meals on wheels for older people – and I only know about a fraction of the stuff she does! It must take a lot of energy but she does it with a smile on her face.
I have three elderly friends who are fiercely independent but need some extra support these days. Carol was the natural person I turned to. I asked if she could help deliver some food for them and the meals the centre produces are amazing. They’re now a real highlight of the week for my friends.
Carol has played an important role in the lives of an awful lot of families over the years and I just want her to know how appreciated she is. It’s people like Carol that really make a community.”
Carol was surprised and delighted to hear Ann had contacted us to pass on her gratitude.
“It's so lovely that someone would take the time to acknowledge the work we do at the centre! We certainly don’t do any of it for praise but it feels really nice to know it is appreciated.
It's important to say though, that it’s not just me doing the work here, it's our whole team. There's only a few of us and I couldn't do all of this without such an amazing team pulling together.
I love supporting our community and think it’s a pretty special place. Having grown up and lived here all my life, I know all about this community and the changes it’s gone through. I know the challenges people face and I’ve learned what brings people close together.
As a mam of five and grandma to 10, I’ve been through a thing or two myself! I’ve had dark times and can draw on my own experience to help others in good times and bad.”
Carol’s story
“To be honest, I took over this role of Centre Manager by chance! I came to work here 17 years ago as an office assistant. My job was to help the founder of the South Stanley Partnership, whose vision it was to create a place to bring the community together.
Unfortunately, he died suddenly and I was left with the decision of whether to let the charity fold or use my knowledge to continue his good work. I decided I owed it to him to build on his foundations as his legacy.
We’ve come on in leaps and bounds. We just keep adapting to what is needed to make sure we offer a warm and friendly place of kindness, support and community.”
To find out more about what’s on at South Stanley Partnership visit www.southstanleypartnership.co.uk or search SSP Community Café on Facebook.
Is there someone you’d like to say thank you to in your community? Drop us a line and we’ll do the rest! Email communications@karbonhomes.co.uk.
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