Maureen Lewis, Director and CEO of WBSC, is to be on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra.  Maureen has also been nominated for the Wise Women Awards 2026.  WBSC have been nominated for the Kings Award for Voluntary Service and they recently celebrated a staggering 40 years of social impact.  

WBSC is a registered Charity and a Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO) established July 1986. 

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Maureen is also a dedicated and compassionate Housing Officer with over 15 years’ experience making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals across the community care and social housing sector. She has  had the privilege of working with respected organisations such as Trident, Midland Heart, and MIND Birmingham, supporting young people and adults through some of life’s most difficult challenges, including mental health issues, domestic violence, homelessness, and substance misuse.

"My mission has always been clear: to help people reclaim their lives, realise their potential, and thrive. With proper support and opportunities, anyone can overcome adversity and create a better future" she said. 

"Working in partnership with statutory and voluntary services across Birmingham and surrounding areas, I deliver person-centred, empowering support through one-to-one counselling, mentoring, and personalised action plans. I’m fully committed to professional excellence, continuously updating my knowledge in areas such as safeguarding, equality and diversity, risk assessment, and trauma-informed care. 

I bring creativity, empathy, and resilience to every role, and I’m passionate about championing those who often go unheard. My work is more than a career, it’s a calling. I’m driven by the belief that every person deserves a chance to live with dignity, purpose, and hope. I’m here to walk alongside them on that journey."

Maureen Lewis will be on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra

Sunday 12th July 4pm

Monday 13th July 6pm