History

History

Hands was started in 1977 by Maureen Payan. Moved by the plight of elderly residents, she advertised in local shops and schools for volunteers to provide them with Christmas meals. These volunteers formed the core of an organisation which continues to grow to this day.
In 1981, Maureen initiated and ran the Hands May Fair on Twickenham Green. It’s purpose was to promote other charities and voluntary work in the Richmond Borough. Since 2023, the fair has been run by the Rotary Club of Twickenham and is now known as the Rotary Fair. Maureen was awarded a well-deserved MBE for services to the community in 2009.
Hands was started by Twickenham resident Maureen Payan
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clients in Twickenham and St Margarets
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Maureen awarded MBE for services to the community
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