{"id":2068,"date":"2026-08-10T11:09:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrainianhouse.org.uk\/?p=2068"},"modified":"2026-08-10T11:10:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:10:31","slug":"barry-kilshaw-new-ambassador-of-the-blood-solidarity-drop-of-life-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrainianhouse.org.uk\/ua\/barry-kilshaw-new-ambassador-of-the-blood-solidarity-drop-of-life-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Barry Kilshaw \u2014 New Ambassador of the &#8220;Blood Solidarity \u2013 Drop of Life&#8221; Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are delighted to welcome Barry Kilshaw as an Ambassador of the <strong>&#8220;Blood Solidarity \u2013 Drop of Life&#8221;<\/strong> initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This initiative is delivered in partnership with the International Centre Ukrainian House UK and <strong>The National Lottery Community Fund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barry has over 30 years of management experience in the print, packaging and graphics industry, including more than two decades at director level. Throughout his career, he has championed quality, compliance, health and safety, and continuous improvement, implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 quality management systems as a qualified internal auditor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside his professional achievements, Barry has made a significant contribution to both the business community and the voluntary sector. He has served on the organising committees of the British Chambers of Commerce, the British Printing Industries Federation and Rotary International, as well as on the North West Regional Board of the British Printing Industries Federation, helping to promote industry standards, skills and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His commitment to public service has also included engagement with Parliament, where he met Members of Parliament, business leaders and representatives of national trade associations to support regional business and community initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barry has also volunteered with the Ukrainian Medical Charity, providing administrative support for humanitarian aid convoys delivering vital assistance to Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are honoured to welcome Barry as a Blood Donation Ambassador. His extensive leadership experience, commitment to community service and passion for helping others will strengthen our mission to encourage more people to become regular blood donors and support the life-saving work of the NHS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, we can save more lives.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are delighted to welcome Barry Kilshaw as an Ambassador of the &#8220;Blood Solidarity \u2013 Drop of Life&#8221; initiative. This initiative is delivered in partnership with the International Centre Ukrainian House UK and The National Lottery Community Fund. 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