Our friend and colleague Albus (Upsetting content)

Ironside1990

Given the constant talk of benefit reforms, it's a very stressful topic for many vulnerable people and Albus was a voice of calm. He was excellent at putting people at ease.

Schildpad

Albus was very good at making feel people ok. It is really sad he is gone.

csno01

This is so sad news to hear.

I remember if I had a Macbook related question, Albus would be the first person to answer.

R.I.P Albus, you will be missed.

Jane315STARX

Omg what absolutely devastating news.He was such a kind and thoughtful person.So caring and compassionate.He personalised everything and I pictured him when he replied to me.I feel for all that knew him on a more personal level and send love and thoughts.Lets hope he can see and know our words of respect for him and the impact he has made

Andi66

Is there any way Scope could honour Albus in anyway .He was very reassuring on his answers. Taken to soon. He will be really missed.

Rachel_Scope

@Andi66 we have the Pigeon Post as Albus cared for sick pigeons and was a big advocate for them being more loved as animals. We also have Pets Corner as he loved pet pictures. You can of course post on this discussion as much as you wish too.

Please be assured that we have honoured him within Scope and he is very sorely missed. I now have a little pigeon figure that sits on top of my monitor that I've named Albus 😊

alexroda

Devastating news. May he rest in peace.

My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Autumnleaf

I am really shocked to hear this and so very sorry. My condolences to his family and friends.

Ross1975

I'm really sorry to hear this, it feels like it was only a few days ago when he replied to one of my posts. 🙁

[Deleted User]

The user and all related content has been deleted.

Wibbles

I am really shocked - don't know what to say

I had discussions with Albus about Lego !

Best regards to his family

Santosha12

I had a very pleasant exchange via DM with Albus in August when he expressed his appreciation at my calm approach to a particularly contentious topic; I recall thinking I need to be more 'Albus like' as his approach was always kind, empathetic and calm and I can learn from him, especially in difficult days or difficult topics.

Only last week we exchanged on the 'Have a grumble' about our recovering from Covid.

Desperately sad at his loss 😪. What a truly humble and thoughtful human being. My thoughts and deepest sympathy are especially with yous at Scope who worked with him, Albus' family and friends and all of Scope members.

Tori_Scope

Albus was a great guy. I regret not having spoken to him more, but he was one of those people you feel connected to having only exchanged a few messages. Which I think is a testament to his openness, good humour, and seemily effortless ability to make others feel welcome. I always looked forward to seeing his pigeon and pet pictures, and loved how excited he was when I mentioned getting my pet rats. I'll think of him whenever I see a pigeon, now. My thoughts are with everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him 💜

DeborahforChange2025

I am very sorry to hear about Albus. Rest in peace

Thinking of everyone who knew Albus during this difficult time.

Everythingzrosie

I’ve not been here very long and @Albus_Scope was so lovely in replying to me and offering support. I’m sending my condolences and thoughts go to those who knew him and of him far longer than I had x

Adrian_Scope

I just wanted to thank everyone that has taken time to share their thoughts and condolences over the loss of our colleague and dear friend @Albus_Scope.

Albus spoke often of his sister, both to the team and here on the community and she's asked me to share this message with you all, to share some updates and answer a few questions that have been asked:

"Hi all, 

It's Albus' sister Abbie here. I suspect you'll have heard about me in between his tales of pigeons, dogs and 3D printing.

I wanted to pass on thanks, on behalf of his family and friends, to you all for being amazing friends and colleagues. He loved working for Scope and was desperate to make a difference in people's lives. Looking at the kind messages on the online community it looks like he really did. 

His passing at just 47 is a massive shock to us all. I hope he will leave a legacy of inspiring everyone to be a little kinder, a little gentler, a little more like him. 

We don't yet have a date for the funeral but we will let people know when we do. We're also thinking about what to do about donations. As he was such an animal lover we suspect it will be something that helps dogs, cats and even pigeons.  

I've attached a photo of Rumi the Pigeon, Albus' last rescue. This was my attempt to see if she wanted to fly free. I opened the window to my bedroom and rather than her leaving I ended up with a second pigeon hopping in. He would undoubtedly have found it hilarious and encouraged the new fella to stay.  

Please do all look after each other."

inaspin

So so sad, he obviously left an impression personally and professionally, and anyone who is kind to animals goes up in my estimations.

Hope in time those closest smile when remembering Albus.

RIP.

durhamjaide2001

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1076138#Comment_1076138

Definitely be happy to donate something in memory of him as he was such a lovely man. He was the one that made me do exercises for a whole month to raise money for Scope

MadMilan2019

I am so sorry Albus of SCOPE died.

I cannot pretend to know him well, but:

• he was genuine in what he said, in his emotional vulnerability, because of the UC and PIP bill.
• he was kind and helpful when my 33 disabilities, prevented me from participating in SCOPE discussion forums,
• he accepted the help offered by me, and others and that takes courage, given distress and disability stigmas, he was courageous, and a good worker.
• he was a good man
• Or was he a she its hard to tell in email, and I do not want to be sexist, having been brought up by a single mother, who was battered by my stepdad.

you are welcome to pass on these and others comments if they consent? And if it might help his friends and relatives.

Zipz

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1076182#Comment_1076182

Are there donations in memory of Albus? I'd be delighted to donate in his memory.