Rita Goldthorp joined MGA in the summer of 2002 and immediately set about working to encourage people throughout the Southwest to form support branches.

This is an area of work that Rita enjoys very much having had previous experience with setting up support groups for NCH the children's charity and Action for ME. As a carer herself Rita is very keen to promote help in this area. With over 16 years experience in the charity field Rita is finding MGA a new and very different challenge. When not working she is likely to be doing crazy things with her Grandchildren or walking her dog Ruff. The occasional visit to the local WI, local craft workshops and travel also help keep her out of mischief.