As we head towards Volunteers’ Week (1st–7th June), Alison Griffiths, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, wants to take this opportunity to celebrate the incredible individuals across Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and our villages who give their time, energy and heart to support others.
Whether it’s helping to run a local food bank, organising beach cleans, supporting young people through clubs and activities, or simply being a friendly face to a neighbour in need. Their quiet dedication often goes under the radar, but their impact is felt by so many.
Alison has already met with a number of local heroes, including Valerie Allen at Littlehampton Community Fridge, our local Samaritans team, and Charlie and Grace Sims at the St Peter and St Paul Pantry, to name but just a very few. She wants to meet and commend even more.
This year, Alison is asking residents to nominate their local community heroes. These volunteers go above and beyond to make Bognor Regis, Littlehampton and our villages better places to live. Whether it’s someone who has made a long-standing difference, or a newer volunteer who’s already having an impact, I’d love to hear their story.
Volunteers’ Week is a fantastic opportunity to say thank you and to shine a spotlight on the inspiring work happening right here in our local area. Alison will be sharing some of these stories in the lead-up to and during the week to help celebrate the power of kindness and community spirit.
If you know someone who deserves a bit of recognition, please get in touch with my office or visit my website to submit a nomination. All I need is their name, a short summary of what they do, and why you think they should be recognised. They must have a connection to Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, or our villages.
Let’s come together to honour those who give so much, not for thanks, but because they care. Their actions remind us of the strength and kindness that make our community so special.
