The Trevor Hill Memorial Fund

The Trevor Hill Memorial Fund aims to improve access to Shallal for people in care or supported living. 

Many thanks to John Willis who recently ran the Oxford half marathon raising over £1,000 for the fund.

We have created a Facebook page dedicated to Trevor Hill who died 2021 aged 80: https://www.facebook.com/Trevor-Hill-Memorial-Shallal-105258461731157

Trevor was an extraordinary man who had a great following in Shallal he was much loved and a cheeky, kind, expressive and heartfelt person who you met at tremendous depth as soon as you danced with him. He was many people's 'favourite' person as he gave so much back and was a fiercely independent spirit.

It is not always possible for a variety of reasons for people who live in supported care/housing/homes to access activities they love: staff shortages, lack of advocacy, limited personnel budgets or 1:1 time for extras.

Trevor's ability to access Shallal sessions fluctuated due to his circumstances. Often he was extremely well supported and understood, however we sometimes work with people who need advocacy and intermediaries to help them to attend.

This Memorial Fund would give funding towards enabling access to Shallal sessions for those who are isolated, lack support or advocacy and are in supported living, by giving additional time to Shallal to liaise with staff and carers, go to meetings and if needed help organise and fund extra transport and support for that person to attend Shallal.

We know how much difference Shallal can make to some peoples lives, friendships and ability to communicate and express themselves.

This feels a fitting tribute to Trevor from his friends, and a real powerful legacy for good in Shallal.

Helping us to reach more people.

Jo, creative director says, " There are people I know well from sessions in centres who ask to join a community group and I would send the information and they never came and no-one ever contacted me. Some people who want to have never had the opportunity, and some have low mood and need support and someone who knows how much they enjoy it once they manage to get there, each case is unique, but a designated fund to help enable this would make a real difference. For people with support needs, their life is as good as their support, which can fluctuate, some people move home and no-one passes on that they love to dance and have a huge friendship group in Shallal, so they don't return! These are the people we want to reach."