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Follow on Google News | Join In welcomes Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson to the BoardBaroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, DBE has been appointed as a non-executive director to the board of Join In, a London 2012 charity that puts more volunteers into community sport.
By: Join In “I have been an on going supporter of Join In and was honoured to be asked to join the board”, commented Baroness Grey-Thompson, who is well known for her parliamentary work and interest and influence in sport. “Volunteers are the heartbeat of sport, without them, sport as we know it would not exist and I believe that they should be praised, encouraged and thanked. Join In is the only charity that celebrates and supports volunteers and their contribution to grass roots sport. I look forward to working with the Join In team as we continue to inspire people to help out within sporting communities.” Lord Charles Allen of Kensington, CBE, Chairman of Join In, said: “We are delighted to have Tanni join us on the board. Tanni is known for her enthusiasm and commitment both on and off the track and I look forward to her contribution to Join In. “We have an exciting few years ahead of us and I know her dedication to sport will add to an experienced board as we approach the Rugby World Cup, Rio 2016 and beyond.” Join In is a London 2012 legacy charity that puts more volunteers into community sport. For further information visit joininuk.org (http://www.joininuk.org) End
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