One of the very painful pieces of news, which has been very difficult for Freshwinds' staff and volunteers to come to terms with, is that after a very short illness, Ulrike Looft-Doherty, our Welfare Benefits and Debt Team Leader passed away peacefully on 7th August.

"Whilst this is very sad news for us all it is obviously devastating for her close colleagues. Our thoughts are with all of the FInDA team who worked closely with Ulrike as it has taken many months for this to heal. Ulrike was a very kind and loving person and we all feel her loss still and I am sure we will do for some time to come.

Ulrike leaves behind a very loving and close family of husband and 2 children and, whilst we understand they are well provided for, our thoughts are for their profound and deeply-felt loss. For those of us of a spiritual leaning, we send our loving thoughts and prayers to them all.

We are hoping to mark Ulrike's contribution to Freshwinds and the wider social welfare sector in some way."

Mohammed Al-Rahim
Founder, President & CEO of Freshwinds