Welcome To Sheppey Matters

Thank You Michael Brown

We often hear of people being a ‘pillar of the community’ – Mike is indeed such a pillar!

Mike has had a lifetime of public and community service and has only just relinquished the position of Chair of The Board of Trustees. Mike established Sheppey Matters back in 1994 and has been at the fore of the charity’s work to improve the health and wellbeing of Sheppey residents.

He was instrumental in raising £1 million to build the healthy living centre, has been a long-standing councillor both borough and parish and has given his time freely and willingly to the island’s community. Mike goes about his work without seeking thanks and always puts his staff and volunteers before him when plaudits and awards are handed out.

From all of us at Sheppey Matters — staff, volunteers, trustees, and the wider community — we would like to express our deepest gratitude to Mike for his unwavering dedication, passion, and leadership over the years. His vision, humility, and tireless efforts have shaped not just the charity, but the very fabric of community life on the Isle of Sheppey. While he steps down from his formal role, we are proud and honoured that Mike remains with us as Honorary Chair Emeritus — a title befitting a man whose legacy will continue to guide and inspire us for many years to come.

Thank you, Mike, for everything