Staff
Flora Taylor
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Flora Taylor has worked in the voluntary sector for 18 years. She was previously CEO fo Family Friends and Executive Director of H&F Giving. Flora also has grant-giving experience via her Volunteer Visitor role at Henry Smith Charity.
"I’m delighted to be joining Fulham Good Neighbours. Community support has been the focus of my career and, as a local resident and ex-volunteer, I’ve seen first-hand the amazing work that Fulham Good Neighbours carries out. It’s a privilege to join this well-regarded charity and to be working with such a dedicated team of staff, trustees, and volunteers.’"
Jacqueline Davies
Finance and Parsons Green Fair Administrator
Jac, originally from Liverpool, is qualified in Hotel & Catering Management. She spent 30 years at Management & Corporate level in the 5* hotel industry and working in London, Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Cyprus.
"Now back in London, I am hoping to make a valuable contribution to the Third Sector and my local community."
Ruth George
Social Clubs Coordinator
In February 2022, Ruth completed 30 years of service at the charity and in March 2022 was awarded as 'highly commended' in the LBHF Civic Honours for Life Time Achievement.
Prior to working at FGN Ruth worked for the Department of Environment (PSA) and for a large Port Authority Company.
"I joined Fulham Good Neighbours in 1992 as Home Bathing Organiser. I have had several roles working for FGNS including Admin/ Finance, Befriending Support and Reachout Worker. My present role as Social Club Coordinator includes organising lunch clubs, meeting clients, liaising with volunteers, great team spirit and getting the job done is what makes the day worthwhile."
ruthgeorge@fulhamgoodneighbours.org
Rubab Akhtar
Digital Inclusion & Communications Coordinator
Rubab has worked with asylum seekers and young refugees in the past and is now leading the Digital Projects which will seek to improve IT literacy amongst our beneficiaries.
“As a Volunteer Co-Ordinator for the Digital Inclusion Project I am hoping to contribute to tackling the crisis that is digital exclusivity facing the older, disabled, and disadvantaged population of Fulham by bringing together individuals from different walks of life and collectively helping our beneficiaries to improve their digital skills”.
Grace Fabean
Volunteer Coordinator for Community Projects
With an MA in Human Rights from UCL, she has experience in mental health support work, and campaigning/volunteer management during the 2016 Democratic campaign.
“I hope in my role as volunteer coordinator to bolster the existing Befriending Project and Good Neighbour Scheme through creating long lasting relationships between our volunteers and beneficiaries.”
gracefabean@fulhamgoodneighbours.org
Stephen Fay
Decorating Project Coordinator
Steve, an experienced painter and decorator, supports older people and people with disabilities who: are unable to decorate themselves; have no one else to ask; and are unable to pay privately.
Steve served an Apprenticeship and reached City and Guilds standard. He joined Fulham Good Neighbours in August 2017 to run the Decorating Project.
Recently, during the C-19 pandemic, Steve has supported the community by delivering food packages. He has also ensured that volunteers are matched to 'Essential Tasks' as part of our Good Neighbour Scheme, covering Front Desk duties.
Barney Valentine
Gardening Project Coordinator
Barney began gardening in 2012 and has studied 'Gardening and Landscaping' at Hadlow College of Horticulture. He supports older people and people with disabilities who: are unable to garden themselves; have no one else to ask; and are unable to pay privately (full details here). He also runs our Adopt a Garden project and our Gardening Enterprise.
Research on the project, conducted by Imperial College, won an award at the International Congress for Healthy City Design and was presented at the Urban Transitions Global Summit in Barcelona in 2022.
"As the Gardening Project Co-ordinator, I enjoy maintaining and developing gardens, and sharing ideas and advice on how to make the most out of your garden space."
Olivera Milosevic
Administration Coordinator
Olivera has worked in IT and Property Management and is a Fulham resident, she is now implementing our new CRM system.
'I am passionate about supporting older, disabled, and vulnerable people in our community so that they may receive a high standard of service and maintain a good quality of life.'