Our aims and objectives

The aim of the Friends is to support the Community Head Injury Service in the rehabilitation of people recovering from brain injury.

We, the Friends of CHIS, will endeavour to:

• Provide funds to supplement the amenities of the Community Head Injury Service.
• Support the service in the dissemination of knowledge.
• Enhance the environment for users.
• Support the provision of information to clients, families and friends.
• Host and run a website used by service and clients for information in parallel with NHS sites.
• Represent clients’ and families’ views in service developments and changes. Support the Head Injury Service in Development, Improvement, Evaluation, Research and Audit to enhance rehabilitation beyond statutory provision for the benefit of individuals and their families.

Friends of CHIS - the Trustees:

Chairman : Stuart Townsend

I trained as a nurse and worked neurological rehabilitation and have known a number of the team at the service for many years. Having worked in management in the NHS for 20+ years I have an understand how the various organisations work. Having worked alongside many friends charities I supported the development of the Friends of CHIS prior to be elected Chair.

I now operate my own business undertaking upholstery and furniture restoration.

Treasurer : Paul Bootle

Born and bred and schooled in Aylesbury and a past client of Community Head Injury service from 1998 to approximately 2018. I was not able to return to full time work after a R T A in 1996. I was a member of Bucks County Council Physical and Sensory Partnership Board representing persons with Head Injuries for many years. In 2021, official retirement occurred and my wife and I retired to Yorkshire to be nearer our family. I am the Webmaster for this website on behalf of the Friends and the Community Head Injury Service section.

Committee Member: Marisa Kegg

Can you help us do more for CHIS ?

We need more trustees to help us develop the charity and achieve our aims – find out more on the Get Involved page!

Our members help us to achieve our objectives by planning, running or supporting our events and activities.

• If you are interested in becoming a member of the Friends, please contact us here

The Friends of Community

Head Injury Service

Buckinghamshire

Charity Registration no: 1163310