10 questions we ask everyone….introducing Lee Mann from our new Local Community Grant Panel
I’m the Senior Buyer in our Community Fair Trade team responsible for the Gifts and Accessories category of the programme. I work with some of the hardest working peoples I have ever had the good fortune to meet and yes my role includes lots of travel (sigh)!
I wanted to get more involved with a local charitable organisation other than just volunteering (I try to visit the RSCPA centre in West Sussex every couple of months). As I have to be away a lot this means that a regular volunteering project is not something I can sign up to.
Apart from your home and car, what’s the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought?
hhhmmm – going to sound cheap now but I am guessing it’s my two border collies – Dylis and Rani.
What’s been the most embarrasing moment of your life?
Naked – Siberia – stinging nettle whipping by naked local – why embarrassing – because I found out later the naked part was not necessary he just liked it that way!!
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be ?
Inequality and unfairness – makes me sooo mad!
If you were invisible for a day, what would be the first thing you’d do? Secretly spy on the dogs to see which one is chewing my table!
If you had a pound to give to charity, which collection tin would you pop it in?
RSPCA
When was the last time you cried?
As this information isn’t being published anywhere (!) then I can tell you – it was Nepal in September. Funny though as it’s not sad things that make me cry (they usually make me angry) it’s the random acts of kindness I struggle with!
Who did you last receive a text from and what did it say ?
A friend – Now in the pub – what time are you getting here?
If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
Les – but you’ll have to ask the team why!
What is your favourite thing about The Body Shop Foundation?
The specific areas of focus that The Foundation works to support.
What one skill or talent do you have that no-one knows about?
I played the English Horn at school up to secondary – got quite good at it too!
