Gympanzees Bristol Half Marathon & 10K!

We’ve now wrapped up our Pop Ups to fully focus on raising the £8m needed to open our doors permanently by June 2026. With this goal in sight, we’re committed to creating a life-changing space for families, open 364 days a year, 7 days a week! You can find more SEND events in Bristol here -
Operations and Service Delivery Team

Operations and Service Delivery Team

Our Operations and Service Delivery Team

Fran Garland - Chief Operations Officer

Fran has worked within the care sector for over 15 years in various capacities including 1:1 care and senior support work, project co-ordinator and registered care manager and is Care QCF assessor. She has experience of working in both the private and charity sectors and has also volunteered across many different projects. 

Having worked primarily with people with a wide range of different disabilities and additional needs, Fran knew from the moment she found out about Gympanzees that she had to be involved.

Emily Thorn - Executive Assistant to Stephanie Wheen and Fran Garland

Emily has worked in the finance sector for 20 years and took redundancy earlier this year to start a cake making and decorating business from home. “I didn’t really have a plan and cakes were keeping me busy but then I saw the opportunity to get involved with Gympanzees and knew that was what I wanted to do. Although new to the charity sector, I feel passionate about it and am excited to be part of the Gympanzees family.”
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