High Sheriff of Surrey Visits Renewed Hope

“What does the Sheriff of Surrey do?” asked one of our guests when Honorable Christopher Critchlow, High Sheriff of Surrey, visited Shrewsbury chapel at the end of January. He was happy to explain that his role is a  link between the Sovereign  and the people in Surrey. In particular the Sheriff takes an active part in promoting the voluntary sector and in encouraging voluntary organisations, particularly where they are involved with crime reduction and social cohesion.

It was with that hat on that Honourable Christopher Critchlow visited the drop-in on a busy Monday. He was welcomed by Anna Coe (project coordinator ) and Sam Ferrar (Chair of Renewed Hope Trustees) before being given a tour of the day centre, and being introduced to  volunteers and guests. He was keen to see how Renewed Hope helps the most vulnerable of our friends and neighbours . We also discussed the events we have planned for 2023 including street collections and The Renewed Hope Summer Party.

The Sheriff’s feedback after his visit was very encouraging , and he wrote to us later “I very much enjoyed my visit today and meeting you, some of your volunteers and guests. Thank you for giving me so much of your time and chatting about what you’re doing. I thought there was a lovely warm atmosphere in the hall and I was impressed by the cooking and the work of the volunteers. I enjoyed my chats with your guests.

You’re so important to so many people and I sincerely thank you for what you do for everyone who comes to you.”

Honourable Critchlow’s year in office ends in March 2023, and we wish him well for the future, and look forward to welcoming his successor later in the year.