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Every blue token helps, please vote The Rob Robinson Foundation 🤍

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s already voted for us with your blue tokens at Tesco Cannock and Tesco Heath Hayes! 💙
If you haven’t yet — there’s still time to support The Rob Robinson Foundation in the Stronger Starts scheme.
Your votes really do make a difference! 🌟

🌟 We need your votes! 🌟
We’re thrilled to share that The Rob Robinson Foundation has been chosen for the Tesco Stronger Starts community grant! 💙
When you shop at Tesco Cannock or Tesco Heath Hayes, you’ll find the blue token voting boxes near the tills — and one of them has our name on it! 🗳️
By popping your blue token into The Rob Robinson Foundation box, you’ll be helping us continue our work bringing people together through our community groups, creative sessions, and wellbeing activities. 💪✨
Every token makes a difference — so please vote for us next time you’re in Tesco! 🙌

A couple of weeks ago we shared the sad news of Beverley Ann Roberts’ passing.

For those who would like to pay their respects, Beverley’s memorial page is now available. You can light a candle, share a memory, or leave a tribute here:

🔗https://beverley-ann-roberts.muchloved.com/?fbclid=IwdGRjcANAh3NjbGNrA0CHa2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe8RTsM6iFfHo6SHlv3n8MFOBYIGsw8AZhzRlq_GucH-jFn5X9BcXunVwrNbA_aem_vP9edfIpAfMZxd6XO_rlRw

Her warmth and kindness will be remembered always. 🌹

Tribute to Beverley Roberts, 1967 - 2025 Dedicated to the memory of Bev Roberts

We are currently 20 miles in! Another 8 miles to go 💪🏽🙈

We're 6 miles in and still going strong 💪🏽🚶🏽‍♀️

Smiles now… sore feet later! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️💪 Off we go on our 26-mile charity hike!

We are in the final push for donations, if you would like to donate for this cause please click this link:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/xwp2pg-the-rob-robinson-foundation

Our August newsletter! 😊

💙 In Loving Memory of Bev Roberts 💙

We are saddened to hear of the passing of our dear past colleague, Bev Roberts.

Bev joined HaywardBefriending many years ago when we needed experienced, golden-hearted support workers to strengthen our Birmingham team. Later, when we opened our Hayward Community Living supported living service, it was only natural that Bev wanted to be part of the houses — because helping others was simply who she was.

She never judged. Bev supported people regardless of age, sexuality, or disability, always seeing each person for who they truly were. She was a strong advocate for those without a voice and never afraid to challenge anyone who sought to exploit others.

True to her nature, Bev was open, honest, and always spoke her mind — good or bad — and that authenticity was just one of the things that made her such a special part of our team.

Although Bev moved on from our services many years ago, her kindness, strength, and spirit have left a lasting mark on HaywardBefriending and Hayward Community Living.

Rest in peace, Bev. You will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. 🕊️💙