"I answered the Foundation's ‘call to arms’ to support its charities who were struggling to adapt to the rapidly changing environment - everything from delivery of their services, funding challenges and the wellbeing of their staff and client base. It was a really rewarding experience, which led me to sign up as a Lloyds Bank Foundation Mentor.
I was matched with Tracey from the Vine in July 2020 and we quickly got to work. As a mentor, Tracey and I meet virtually once a month, where I have supported her confidentially with a diverse range of personal challenges, from delivery of services, adapting to ‘new normals’, through to new opportunities and the continued evolution of the Vine. Incorporating as a CIO and a Royal visit have been just some of the personal highlights in 2021 so far, where it has been a delight to support Tracey and the team through this by being that trusted sounding board, offering constructive advice and enjoying hearing their continued successes."
- Richard Elphick, Credit Officer with Lloyds Banking Group, and mentor to Tracey