The Regional Co-ordinator for the East of England is Alan Whistlecraft. Alan has worked in the Voluntary Sector for more than 15 years and prior to that had previous experience working as a volunteer in a range of settings.

Alan joined the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation in June 2006 and has a particular interest in befriending.

Alan has a sector specific lead and is the MBF national contact for organisations working with Older People and also for projects using Intergenerational mentoring and/or befriending.

Contact Alan on 07970 530 879 or e-mail at alan.whistlecraft@mandbf.org.uk