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Image: [L] Outgoing Chair of Trustees Stephen Uden, welcomes Paul Copp [R]
The Rendezvous, which has provided vital support to young people aged 13-25 since 1997, has appointed a new Chair of Trustees. Paul Copp, who was born and raised in Long Street, Sherborne, was officially welcomed during the charity’s AGM on 22nd September. Paul, who lives in Marston Magna, comes to the charity following a successful 30-year career in sales management with a global tailoring business. He has a lifelong passion for helping young people succeed through sports coaching and mentoring.
Paul said: “I’m delighted to join such a dedicated team of staff, volunteer tutors and wellbeing volunteers at The Rendezvous, whose record in helping young people overcome the challenges of anxiety, isolation and lack of opportunity is second to none. I look forward to bringing my own experience and mentoring skills to the team, as we work together to empower the lives of young people in our community”.
Chief Executive Helen Da Silva Wood also spoke with enormous gratitude for the contribution over five years of outgoing Chair, Stephen Uden while thanking his wife Ingrid who has also been an invaluable volunteer at the charity.
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