Born in the slums of London in the 1950s, Chris Bialan learned early on what struggle meant but even as a child, he found ways to support his family, picking wild rhubarb and delivering milk and newspapers. That same grit and focus on the needs of other people continue to define his life today. He has succeeded both in inspiring people to move forward from rock bottom and to volunteer to help others.
Chris had no formal qualifications but, as an adult, built successful care home businesses from the ground up. But what defines him is not wealth — it is what he does with it. In Bournemouth, he has created community projects like Your Time is Now and the environmentally sound Bee Mission, offering food, housing, and purpose to those who have lost their way. His belief is simple: people need not just help but hope and a reason to believe in themselves.
Thousands of miles away, in The Gambia, his Affinity Vision projects have built schools, funded hospitals, and dug waterholes. Chris’s philanthropic purpose is best described as sowing seeds of empowerment. His life is proof that one person’s kindness can truly change the lives of others.