Why I Started The Activity Hive

The Activity Hive was born from something very personal to me.

Around 10 years ago, my Nanna lived in a care home, and I saw first-hand the impact that loneliness, lack of stimulation and being overlooked could have on somebody living in care.

It broke my heart.

I remember thinking that no person should ever feel forgotten or feel as though they are simply passing time because they are living in a care home.

That experience changed the direction of my life.

I decided to go into the care sector because I wanted to make a difference to just one person. I wanted to be the person who made someone smile, listened to their stories, helped them feel valued and gave them something to look forward to.

I started my journey as an Activities Coordinator.

At first, my goal really was simple: help one person.

Then one became 30.

Then 30 became 60.

Then 60 became 150.

As my career developed, so did my passion. I progressed from Activities Coordinator to Wellbeing Coordinator, and then to Activities and Wellbeing Manager, supporting larger numbers of residents and developing my understanding of what meaningful engagement can really look like in a care setting.

Along the way, I learned that activities are about so much more than filling time.

They are about connection, identity, purpose, choice, confidence, memories and belonging.

A quiz can become a conversation.

A craft activity can bring back memories of a much-loved hobby.

Music can reconnect someone with their past.

A cup of tea and a listening ear can be the most meaningful activity of someone’s day.

My Mission

My passion is now to help every person living in care have meaningful moments every day.

I am incredibly passionate about combating loneliness and helping care homes create environments where residents feel seen, heard, valued and included.

I believe that every resident has a story.

Every resident has interests, preferences, memories and things that make them who they are.

And every resident deserves somebody who cares about making their time in care as positive, purposeful and enjoyable as possible.

That is why I created The Activity Hive.

I wanted to take everything I have learned throughout my career and create practical training, resources and support that can help activity professionals feel confident, supported and inspired to make a real difference.

Why The Activity Hive?

The Activity Hive is about changing the way we think about activities in care.

It's not simply about having a full activity calendar or coming up with something to do every afternoon.

It's about asking:

“What would make this meaningful for this person?”

It's about getting to know residents as individuals, involving them in decisions, discovering what matters to them and creating opportunities for connection and purpose.

Whether you are an experienced activity coordinator, new to the role, a care home manager or a member of the care team, my aim is to give you the knowledge, ideas and practical tools to create meaningful moments that matter.

My Training & Experience

I have worked within the care sector for around 10 years, progressing through activity and wellbeing roles and gaining extensive hands-on experience supporting residents in care settings.

I also hold a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), supporting my passion for delivering engaging, practical training and helping others develop their knowledge and confidence.

But alongside qualifications, some of my most valuable learning has come from the people I have had the privilege of supporting.

Every resident has taught me something.

Every story has reminded me why this work matters.

And every smile, conversation, laugh and moment of connection continues to inspire me.

My Promise

I started this journey wanting to help one person.

Today, my ambition is much bigger.

I want to help activity professionals, care teams and care homes create better experiences for the people who live there — because every person deserves to feel that they matter.

That is the heart of The Activity Hive.

Empowering activity professionals to create meaningful moments that matter.

And at the centre of everything I do is one simple belief:

Nobody living in care should ever feel forgotten.