Judith Chisholm

My name is Judith and  I have had a varied career. As I look back I can see that the pattern is, with one exception, that I have always been involved in people-centred activities, whether in a paid or unpaid role.

Why did I want to become an Ambassador?
I was brought up to believe that one should do something ‘socially useful’. When I retired the one thing I knew was that I did not want to work in a charity shop. So somehow I found myself working in the Regent Street shop and loved it!

One volunteer newsletter I read was asking for help from someone with editing experience. The next thing I knew I was writing ‘Tears, Love, Laughter’ – a book about the 30+ years of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and telling that celebration through many different peoples’ voices. That challenge led to becoming an Ambassador.

What does my role as Ambassador involve?
As I see it, being an Ambassador is being a bridge between the Hospice and the wider community. I’m asked to represent the Charity by giving a talk, receiving a cheque, whatever is the need.

Recently I have also been working alongside a member of staff concerned with Gifts in Wills. Whatever I do I have found my role to be a unique privilege and also an enhancement of my own personal life.