High Sheriff visits Grandads Front Room to celebrate 10 years of community service
Grandads Front Room CIC was honoured today by a special visit from the High Sheriff, who attended to present founder Danny Dawes with a formal letter of appreciation recognising 10 years of service to the people of Bognor Regis and the surrounding area.
The visit was an especially meaningful moment for the organisation, as the High Sheriff had been unable to attend Grandads Front Room’s recent thank you celebration earlier in the month. His appearance today marked the decade of volunteer-led support Danny has provided.
The event began with an introduction from Bognor Regis Town Crier, whose inimitable delivery set a celebratory tone before the High Sheriff presented Danny with the commemorative letter.
Grandads Front Room CIC continues to support people facing crisis, including families escaping domestic abuse, individuals experiencing homelessness, and anyone hit by sudden financial hardship. Over the last decade, the organisation has become a vital hub of practical and emotional support in the town.
The High Sheriff’s letter read:
"In my capacity as High Sheriff of West Sussex, an Officer of His King's Majesty, I am writing to congratulate you for your 10 years of selfless dedication and voluntary commitment to the people of Bognor Regis through Grandads Front Room.
As its driving force, you have ensured Grandads Front Room has retained its purpose to give practical and emotional support to those in crisis, to families escaping domestic abuse, to people facing homelessness and to individuals in sudden financial hardship.
In a time of great challenge for many, you have cared for one and all and Grandads Front Room has become, not just a place of support, but a beacon of hope.
On behalf of the community of Bognor Regis, your family and friends and those who have benefited from your help, I offer you our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation."