Testimonials

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Alex Ardalan-Raikes, MBE

Strategic Director

Stand Against Racism and Inequality (SARI)

I really wanted to say what an amazing person you are, how much you will be missed and what a huge role model you are to so many of us. We may not always tell you but that it is the absolute truth. Personally and professionally I have really valued all that you do/ have done for South Gloucestershire and what a force you have been in making Southern Brooks what it is today. All this in one of the toughest VCS environments we have ever seen in our long, exhausting careers. It is a brilliant feat and you deserve a medal!


Party Leader

I must write to thank you personally for all of your tireless commitment over the many years we have worked together and also for all of the many volunteers that have been mentored and guided by you and have progressed and benefitted from your vast experience and knowledge .

You are a highly valued expert within your field and will be missed.


Paul Hassan, South West Development Manager, Locality

Julie is one of the most dynamic and effective CEOs in the third sector. She is a tireless campaigner and innovator able to lead multiple projects to successful conclusion motivating staff and keeping stakeholders engaged, informed and on board. I would recommend her without hesitation.

Andrea Reid, Resident and now Local Councillor

Julie, what you have achieved and built is amazing I will never be able to put into words what you have done for me just by believing in me enough to make me kickstart myself and go for it.

Leader of South Gloucestershire Council

You’ve helped take partnership working to a whole new level, especially in the last few months, and our communities and residents have benefitted from that enormously

Local authority officer

You should be proud for all that you have achieved and the communities you’ve served over the years. Your passion and commitment has driven many of us in our day to day work, to see things from the community perspective and do the right thing.