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When Dot was diagnosed with dementia, Ken’s life changed. From being her husband and lifelong companion, he also became her carer, learning first-hand about the emotional and practical challenges that come with supporting someone living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. For Ken, the journey brought difficult moments, including loneliness and isolation. But through a carers support group, he found connection with others who understood what he was experiencing. Ken’s honest and pr

For Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2026, we’re sharing the story of Margaret and John, a couple navigating life after Margaret’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. As Margaret’s needs have changed, her husband John has found himself taking on more responsibility as her main carer. While he wants to support his wife, balancing caring with everyday life can be challenging, and it’s important that he has support too. Through Enrych, Margaret receives personalised one-to-one support that helps

For nearly ten years, Liz has supported Mathew in his volunteering role, helping him build a meaningful presence in his local community. Finding the right placement took a few months of searching, but St Giles Bookshop in Ashby turned out to be the perfect fit. Over the decade, Mathew has developed fantastic relationships with the manager and the regular team. It is a place where he feels entirely comfortable, valued, and completely at home. Ultimately, this role gives Mathew

Barry has spent a lifetime volunteering. From helping at school as a young boy, to supporting charities through the RAF, Coalville Round Table, local community groups, and fundraising initiatives, he has dedicated decades to helping others. Today, Barry volunteers at our Feel Good Café every Tuesday morning. His connection to Enrych is a particularly special one. Barry and his late wife, Betty, attended the café together when Betty was receiving support from Enrych. Following

One of Mark’s biggest passions is video editing and animation. Through his YouTube channel, MarkSW YouTube Channel, he creates content that explores autism, disability experiences, science fiction, film reviews, and much more. He uses his platform to raise awareness and share honest conversations around autism and neurodiversity. Before becoming involved with Enrych in 2023, Mark faced challenges around confidence, accessing opportunities, and managing appointments and paperw

Pictured from Left to Right: Andy, Eden & Pip Pip has been part of the Enrych community since 2020 after hearing about the organisation through his church, where the Treasurer of Enrych introduced him to Coalville boccia group. Since then, Pip has become a familiar face at sessions, always choosing the blue team when it’s time to play. Pip enjoys being part of the group and the opportunity it gives him to get out of the house, socialise, and stay active. Through taking part i

Kirsty, 23, came to Enrych to build her confidence and begin working towards a career in sport. Before joining Enrych, she found it challenging to speak to new people, which made it harder to pursue new opportunities. Through Enrych’s employability support, she has grown in confidence, gained valuable experience, and is now actively moving towards her future goals. A big sports fan, Kirsty enjoys watching football (especially LCFC 🦊💙), Formula 1 and Cricket with her family.

Ryan’s journey with Enrych is a powerful example of how the right support can help someone rediscover their passions and build meaningful connections. Before joining Enrych, Ryan who is 33 and lives with epilepsy faced challenges that limited his opportunities, but today he is thriving—expressing himself through art, building friendships, and embracing new experiences. Ryan has been supported by Enrych for the past five years. He has a strong passion for creativity and enjoys

Lauren who has been part of the Enrych community for around six years. What began as a chance to try new activities and gain more independence has become a meaningful part of Lauren’s life. After moving back to Leicestershire from Shropshire, Enrych helped her reconnect with her local community while also giving her parents some time for themselves. Through taking part in activities, Lauren has met new people and has built strong friendships in a welcoming and supportive envi

At 35, Dom lives in Repton and is navigating life after a devastating car accident that left him in intensive care and facing a long, difficult recovery. The injuries were life changing. Dom was left with epilepsy, a brain injury that affects how he thinks and remembers. Before the accident, Dom worked as a scaffolder, despite being scared of heights, and spent most of his time out with friends, living a busy, active life. Everything changed overnight. With his independence s

Ian has always had a strong passion for sport, especially football and boxing and has proudly supported Manchester United since the age of seven. But his journey into employment has been far from straightforward. In 1997, Ian was involved in a serious accident that resulted in a broken back. The injury forced him to leave work while he recovered, and he remained out of employment for five years. Although he eventually returned to work, the long-term impact of the injury affec

Sean has enjoyed a wide variety of sports and activities from a young age, playing football from age six right up until his recent retirement from the game. He was also a committed member of a local judo club and proudly represented the East Midlands at the Special Olympics in 2009, where he achieved remarkable success, bringing home two gold medals, one individually and one as part of a team. More recently, Sean has been an active participant in sessions run by Enrych and Wh

When Tom, 26, began receiving support from Enrych in 2024, he had recently finished college and was looking for some additional support to build his independence. Tom has been attending Meadow Barn View since July 2020, using their services and supporting the café team several days each week. During that time, he has stayed active while building new skills, friendships and confidence. He initially supported in the kitchen with baking, washing up and salad preparation — althou

Keenan is a Let's Get Moving Champion! Active Together - Let's Get Moving Keenan is a long-standing and much-loved member of the Boccia group. Known for his kind and funny personality, he always goes out of his way to make everyone feel welcome and included. Being part of the group has given Keenan the opportunity to get involved in sport, build his confidence and flourish. He particularly enjoys playing basketball and catching up with his friends over lunch, making the gro

Paul is a London-born family man who now calls Leicestershire home. Having lived in several places throughout his life, including London and Spain, Paul experienced a major life change when he found himself living alone for the first time following the loss of his mum. With much of his family based in London and Spain, Paul began spending more time at home on his own. Moving to Leicestershire has been a positive change for Paul, who values the friendliness of the local commun