Community Link Upper Clutha & Community Workshop - Our Quiet Champion, Our Community Hero

December 2025
He might prefer to stay out of the spotlight, but Barry’s generosity and quiet dedication speak volumes. He’s the kind of person who doesn’t look for recognition—yet everything he does helps our community thrive.

Here are just a few of the many ways Barry makes a difference:

💛 A steadfast volunteer at the Community Workshop, always ready to lend a hand
💛 The heart and soul of the Community BBQ, and a key supporter of Community Link
💛 A talented craftsman, creating beautiful handmade wooden spoons that he donates to the Hospice Shop to raise vital funds
💛 A generous provider, donating box after box of kindling—chopped from wooden pallets—to keep locals warm
💛 A green-thumbed gardener, growing stunning fruit and vegetables in his home garden and donating them to the Foodbank

Barry is humble, kind, and quietly extraordinary. His gentle nature and tireless efforts are an inspiration to us all. He doesn’t seek praise, but we see him—and we are grateful.