SHARE Romania

12/06/2026

Our very own trustee’s Jane M L Williams and Sarah Galloon are in Romania this week providing training in Speranța and visiting Alex, Bianca and Ionu at Jim’s House ♥️

11/06/2026

Samantha Louise McNeilly, an occupational therapist, long-time volunteer with SHARE Charity, and the organisation’s current chair speaks with us about the International Day of Play and the impact of the Bianca Project in Romania.

Samantha says:
"The International Day of Play is held annually on 11th June Its purpose is to recognise and protect every child’s fundamental right to play. It’s a celebration of safe, inclusive play for all children, everywhere.

Since 2011, one of SHARE's main initiatives has been the Bianca Project. Through this project, we support newly qualified occupational therapists and speech and language therapists to volunteer in a centre for children with complex and multiple disabilities in Romania.

Our aim is to develop life skills through meaningful activity and participation. As an occupational therapist, this is core to our work- promoting independence, supporting choice, and enabling participation in everyday life.

For children, play is their most meaningful occupation. It’s a powerful way to build skills in an engaging, motivating, and joyful way. Whether learning to access the community safely, developing self-care skills like washing and dressing, or improving independence at mealtimes, play underpins it all.
That’s why the International Day of Play aligns so closely with the ethos of the Bianca Project- it reflects what we believe in every day."

The image below shows a communication chart being modelled as a round-a-bout spins!

07/06/2026

Whether you can give a few hours or more, your time can have a real impact in our community.

Get in touch today to find out how you can volunteer with Share Charity.

"The experience made me change my outlook on everything. The impact we had over the summer was huge"

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06/06/2026

Lindsay has volunteered with SHARE since 2013, becoming a trustee in 2014.

"Volunteering for SHARE has been such a huge part of my life. It has given me personally just as much as it has given the children. The children have a special place in my heart. They’ve shown me the power of the smallest things; the hope for the future, the joy that you feel when bringing happiness to others. That in life there should be no limitations and to advocate for some of the children who simply are unable to themselves."

04/06/2026

Abigail Brazier has volunteered with SHARE for 10 years. Here, she reflects on her journey with us ✨

"Volunteering with SHARE has become a very important part of my life and career. Since my first visit to Romania in 2016, returning over the years has given me the privilege of seeing the children grow and develop, whilst also deepening my understanding of the challenges they face.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, the experience has pushed me out of my comfort zone, helping me to develop my clinical skills, adapt to difficult situations, and to find creative ways to support children and young adults with complex needs. Working in a different, at times very challenging environment, has broadened my perspective and strengthened my resilience.

The children’s progress (and their beautiful smiles!) are a constant source of inspiration, and I am proud to continue supporting a charity that makes such a lasting difference to their lives."

03/06/2026

Behind every smile, every new experience, and every moment of progress are the incredible volunteers who give their time, care, and compassion to support others 💙

From Speech and Language Therapists to Occupational Therapists to Nurses, our volunteers have helped create unforgettable memories through the Bianca Project - from trips to the park and swimming sessions to sensory play, laughter, and communication breakthroughs.

Their stories remind us that even the smallest moments can make the biggest difference.

Read some of their inspiring stories here: https://share.charity/meet-some-of-our-volunteers

For the past 10 years newly qualified Occupational Therapists and Speech and language therapists have volunteered for the Bianca Project.

02/06/2026

We’re proud to share that we have supported over 100 volunteer occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and nurses to volunteer with us on our projects💙

Every volunteer brings their own time, compassion, skills, and energy - helping us create meaningful support for so many children!

This milestone is a reminder of what can be achieved when people come together to support one another.

Thank you to every single volunteer who has been part of the journey so far 🌟

01/06/2026

It’s Volunteers’ Week - a chance to recognise and celebrate the amazing people who give their time to support SHARE and the wider community 🌟

Our volunteers help make so much possible.

Your kindness, commitment, and willingness to help do not go unnoticed, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything you do.

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing stories and celebrating the people who help make a difference every day.

Thank you for being part of SHARE 💙

20/05/2026

Welcome to our newest trustee, Adina Jensen!

Adina has this year joined the board of trustees, but this is by no means her first encounter with our organisation. Adina in the daughter of founders Steve and Mandy, and lived her first 10 years in Romania. Adina essentially lived SHARE and then continued as a summer volunteer taking groups of children and young people to run holiday camps in rural underprivileged areas.

Now a mother and living in Austria, Adina went back to Romania for the first time in 10 years last summer to show her children where she grew up. After a very moving trip, Adina felt renewed energy and passion to use her skills in communications to help SHARE and continue to give to a cause and country that still resonates in her heart.

Picture (left to right), Margaret, Mandy, Nuti (worked for many years for SHARE), Adina, Miran and Luca in Cisnadioara (just outside Sibiu)

18/05/2026

Volunteering is often about the moments you don’t expect - the growing confidence, the smiles, the connections, and the small breakthroughs that leave a lasting impact on everyone involved.

At SHARE, our volunteers play an important role in supporting children and communities through compassion, time, and care. Sometimes the smallest actions can make the biggest difference.

Thank you to all of our volunteers who continue to give their energy and support to help change lives 💙

Want to learn more? Reach out.. we would love to hear from you!