Who we are

Hi, I am Sarah

Sarah 5D4 0468 I am a GP working in Great Yarmouth. I believe that the society we live in does not make us healthy.

This means that, as a doctor, I am diagnosing, and treating conditions that develop and deteriorate because of the impact of life style and stress on mental and physical health.

Unless these underlying problems are addressed there will not be enough resources to help our population especially our young, older and vulnerable members.

There is no simple answer but fundamentally if our intention is to help each other , we have the best chance of getting things right . THERE ARE HUGE NUMBERS OF GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS IN GREAT YARMOUTH who want to make a positive difference. A small but growing band are coming together to create a network of MUTUAL AID . How that works , depends on the membership .

The Voice of the Community

Harbour Radio is a volunteer-led community radio station broadcasting on 107.4 FM from The Vicarage Hub, Great Yarmouth. It began in 2014 on a restricted service licence, which led to a full FM licence, and it is the only local FM station in the area. Ofcom has since awarded the station a further five-year licence. It now reaches an audience of over 40,000 listeners on FM and around the world.

Programming mixes local sport, conversation and chat with specialist music, from reggae to rock 'n' roll and everything in between. The station is run by volunteers and offers local charities, groups and businesses a platform to share their stories. New volunteers are always welcome.

GYUP Member & Community Mentor

A Familiar Face, A Long Commitment

A resident of Great Yarmouth for 62 years, Jax Southam has spent decades quietly supporting the women of this town. From running her own complementary therapy practice locally, to working with Great Yarmouth's GP surgeries as both a Health Trainer and Social Prescriber, helping patients navigate life's challenges ~ her roots here run deep.

Fate & Fortune CIC

Jo Runicles Ever since I was a child I have used make belief and role play a part of my life, what is tabletop gaming and how can it be used to gamify therapy?

A younger me grew up with Barbie dolls, Sylvanian Families, using other toys as props to create supermarkets, libraries and cafes. I loved my dolls so much – I would pretend that I was a nurse and I was treating them with some weird disease or throwing them into a swimming pool for my beloved Dad to rescue them.

My name is Izabela, but most people call me Izzy.

Izabella Ever since I was a little girl, I knew that I wanted to help people in some capacity. I have always felt a deep sense of social justice and empathy for others.

I was born in Poland and studied at a prestigious university to become a teacher.

Dr Matt Maj (“The Health Resus”) — M.D., FRCEM, DipIBLM

Dr Matt Maj is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, with over a decade of frontline experience in urgent and emergency care. He trained within the East of England Deanery, including at the James Paget University Hospital, which has given him a strong connection to the local area and community.

Hi, I'm Kirsty

As founder of KnowUWellbeing I deliver accessible health and wellbeing check-ins across Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and Suffolk, working with individuals, community groups and employers who want a practical, down-to-earth approach to prevention.

My message is simple: know your numbers, understand your normal.

What I'm seeing more and more is that people are often unaware of what's going on in the background. Things like blood pressure, cholesterol or diabetes risk can shift over time without any obvious signs. In fact, for many people I meet, it's the first time they've ever had these checked.

Changing the Narrative — Not the Child

Hi, we're Paradigm Neurodiversity — a registered charity that genuinely believes neurodivergent children, young people, and their families

have unique strengths worth celebrating. Everything we do starts from that place.

Paradigm was founded by Chantelle Goslitzki, who is neurodivergent herself. As a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Autism Trainer, and Mental Health Mentor — and as someone with lived experience — Chantelle built Paradigm because she knows first-hand how much it matters to feel truly understood rather than fixed.

Health & Wellbeing

Dr Reena Kumari Lake District 2 Hi I am Dr Reena a qualified GP and pharmacist. I work part time for primary care as GP. I feel as GP and with my background (fortunate enough to be educated at private Schools in UK on Scholarship), I have lot to offer. I believe in fairness, justice, equality and opportunity for all. I look after and support my 12-year-old autistic daughter when I am not working. She is doing ok. I have neurodivergent background.

I have passion for lifestyle/preventative medicine and it is this passion that has allowed me to come up with some plans to help support community and provide opportunities for children, adults and homeless individuals with free sessions or sessions at reduce prices.

Magic Acorns: Weekly Creative Play for Families

Judy Goodman Magic Acorns, an early-years arts community rooted in Great Yarmouth, dedicated to creating meaningful creative experiences for babies, toddlers and their families.

Action Community Enterprise (ACE)

Hi I am Veronica and I work for ACE. We are a Community Interest Company, is a well-known local organisation, providing support and education for communities across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Early Years Reading Mentor

Motto: “I would like to teach early years children to love books and read.”

Dzingi is a committed early years reading mentor passionate about fostering helping young children build a strong foundation in reading and literacy. He brings patience, kindness, and a natural rapport to each session, making reading feel both fun and meaningful. His approach focuses on building confidence and curiosity, helping children unlock the joy of stories and language from an early age.

The BreadKitchen

Engaging • Educating • Empowering

Hi, I am Mike

Mike Smith Claire

The Bread Kitchen CIC is a community engagement and training provider offering unique learning opportunities on our 4.5 acre green field site in Cobholm.

Our ‘Good to Grow’ ethos doesn’t just help participants grow crops and animal skills, it grows experiences, opportunities and lives.

Pyrovision: Sparking Creativity, One Burn at a Time.

Steve Manning Tucked away in the heart of Great Yarmouth, inside the familiar walls of PrimeYarc, you’ll find a little sanctuary of smoke, wood, and warmth — not from fire, but from friendship.

This is where Steve Manning, the founder of Pyrovision, runs his welcoming pyrography workshops, a place where people of all ages come to create, connect, and maybe even heal.

Crafts with ART

Hi, I am Emma Armstrong

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I am a qualifued creative arts or health and welbeing facilitator. My work is rooted in a belief that art has the power to transform lives, promote wellbeing, and give every individual — regardless of background or ability — a means of expressing themselves.

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