Katie Peacock

Engagement Facilitator

 

What am I responsible for

To assist in facilitating all aspects of engagement work within the trust both internally and externally. To facilitate on going Engagement of Barnwood Circle membership, to support the ongoing growth and development of the engagement team, both independently and alongside teammates within the wider trust.

 

 

What brings me here

My life experience as a disabled woman has led me to be passionate about being an advocate and ally for people with disabilities and mental health barriers; challenging the status quo and coming alongside others to promote agency, choice and control in their lives.

 

 

What am I working on

Refining all aspects of the Barnwood circle membership scheme and the members journey from the conversation they have when they join, to the ways in which they may choose to be involved in the trusts Work. Identifying facilitation training to further enhance the teams work and that of teammates of the trust as a whole. Planning / Facilitating meet ups and zoom meetings in Gloucester around topics, such as transport, access to green spaces and Employment. Deepening connections in my area of focus sensory impairment.

 

 

What do I enjoy spending time doing from my own well-being?

I enjoy socialising, listening to books and music and going to the theatre but most of all spending time with my family and fur babies. (She/her)