#WomenBehind18Keys: Sally Balcombe CBE
#WomenBehind18Keys: Sally Balcombe CBE Sally is the former CEO of Visit Britain, a non-executive director of travel company Mr and Mrs Smith, and a governor…
#WomenBehind18Keys: Carole Stone CBE
Carole is a British author and freelance radio and television broadcaster. She was made a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2015 and runs The Carole Stone Foundation to bring people together to make for a fairer global society. She is a member of the 18 Keys campaign committee.
Can you share a bit about your background?
I worked for the BBC for over ten years and produced the topical discussion series, Any Questions? After leaving the BBC I set up a joint venture with the polling giant YouGov PLC – YouGovStone LTD – a combined polling company and think tank.
Why are you supporting the 18 Keys Project?
I am a regular member of St Martin-in-the-Fields and heard about the project to provide safe and stable accommodation to women experiencing homelessness. I am very happy to support a sanctuary that addresses homelessness for women.
What does having a home mean to you?
Security.
What is your favourite room at home?
The kitchen. I am never far from a cup of tea!
What do you like to do for fun, when you’re not at home?
I like to hold ‘salons’ to bring people together and exchange ideas.
The 18 Keys project will come to life in a redeveloped property owned and managed by The Connection at St Martin’s.
Our goal is to raise £2.3m. Your support will help pay for the redevelopment, which will include one-to-one therapy rooms, studio apartments, emergency bed spaces and a new communal area.
You can make a one-off donation, or set up a regular donation. Donate here.
