Who We Are

We started Respect My Stuff because as parents, professionals and volunteers, we are each deeply committed to children of all abilities and backgrounds getting the best start. We have seen how simple gestures can lift a child's spirits during vulnerable times. We believe that every child deserves belongings to call their own, and reminders that someone cares.

Michelle Woolf - Co-Founder & Trustee

Michelle and Andy are adoptive parents and know only too well that when their children came to live with them it was heart-wrenching to see them arrive with treasured possessions in black bin liners. Although that was some time ago the memory has stayed long with Michelle who has been the catalyst behind Respect My Stuff. A secondary school teacher by vocation Michelle lived in the USA for 14 years where she was the inspirational local Director for a Special Olympics program. A program that began with 4 swimmers and grew under her leadership to cater for over 60 athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Andy Woolf – Co-Founder & Trustee

Until the end of 2017 Andy was the CEO of a US healthcare marketing company before taking early retirement. That business experience is particularly helpful to Respect My Stuff in navigating a path through governance and our dealings with the local business community. A certified Special Olympics coach in multi sports he too was committed to helping children and young adults with an intellectual disability seek to reach their sports potential.

We are continuously indebted to the team at Doncaster Children’s Services Trust for their suggestions and input. In particular, several of the Young Advisors from the Children In Care Council have inspired us to work harder to try and make Respect My Stuff to be the success it needs to be. Although the two organisations remain completely independent it is the Young Advisors who have helped with the name, branding and mission of what we seek to do.

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