Blue Apple team member recognised by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge

Blue Apple’s Development Lead Daisy Robinson was invited to attend the Royal Carol Service held on Wednesday 8th December by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge. This was to recognise her charity work during the pandemic for Eastleigh Youth & Community Trust. Daisy set up a lunch club on wheels service for vulnerable people that provided more than 4000 hot and healthy meals. She also arranged for the provision of Christmas Lunch (prepared and delivered by volunteers) to 50 individuals who, without our support, would have been alone and without food on Christmas Day. 

Daisy shared: "I am really proud of what I achieved and that I could help people most in need during the pandemic. It was an honour to be invited to such a special event, and it was so much fun too - I got a smile from Kate and Will, and Leona Lewis performed right in front of me!"

Royal Carols: Together at Christmas will be aired on ITV at 1930 on Christmas Eve.

Daisy Robinson on left

New faces at Blue Apple

Rebecca Godden joins staff as Engagement Coordinator

Rebecca Godden is an experienced Multi-Disciplinary Practitioner of performing arts, communicating her talent and passion for the arts across varied platforms within theatre, education, and the community on a national and international scale. She studied Contemporary Performance at The University of Winchester and holds a First-Class BA honours degree. Rebecca specialises in Devised Theatre and has a passion for access for all within the arts, and has collaborated with many industry artists and companies which include, Equity, Birmingham Stage Theatre Company, Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG London and Regional) and City Lit. She is thrilled to now be a part of the Blue Apple family!

Daisy Robinson joins staff as Development Lead

Daisy is a freelance Charity Consultant who is passionate about helping both individuals and the charities that they work for to thrive and be the best that they can be. Daisy has extensive knowledge and experience with a range of not-for-profit organisations, from established charities through to local start-ups. Daisy is a visionary, ambitious, and creative freelancer bringing over 15 years of experience spanning arts, youth, community, disability, and voluntary sectors. Daisy is committed to values of social justice, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Pronouns: she/her.

Rebecca Godden

Daisy Robinson

Dominic Thompson and Megan Ball join as Trustees

Dominic Thompson brings experience from his role as Director of Adult and Higher Education at Peter Symonds College. He also lectures in Educational Studies at Portsmouth University. Megan Ball is Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer at Sands, stillbirth and neonatal death charity and was previously President and Chair of the Board of Trustees at Winchester Student Union, and Student Governor at the University of Winchester Board of Governors.

After several years contribution as a Trustee we say a big thank you to Rebecca Sheppard as she leaves to focus on work and family commitments.

Megan Ball