Charity Governance
Dr Richard Eyers (Chairman & Development Lead)
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Skills:
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Scientific Expertise: Deep knowledge in scientific research and its applications in the energy sector.
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International Leadership: Experience as chairman for international organisations, offering strategic insights on global issues.
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Innovation Management: Guides the development and implementation of innovative technologies and solutions.
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Collaboration: Fosters international partnerships and collaborations for advancing scientific and technological initiatives.
Inspection Responsibility:
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Quarterly Organisational Development Oversight: Review development plans and business strategies, providing oversight and recommendations for improvement.
Rory Whaling (Financial Lead / Treasurer)
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Skills:
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Financial Management: Brings expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and risk management.
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Business Development: Experience in supporting businesses of varying sizes, enabling strategic financial decision-making.
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Corporate Relationships: Utilises networking skills to build and maintain relationships with corporate partners.
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Strategic Planning: Contributes to financial strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
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Inspection Responsibility:
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Quarterly Financial Audit: Conduct a financial audit and health check, reviewing financial planning, budgeting, and risk management practices.
Egnes Manyena (Safeguarding Lead)
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Skills:
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Client Advocacy: Utilises social work experience to address vulnerable individuals' needs and advocate for support.
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Programme Implementation: Contributes to designing and implementing social work-related initiatives.
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Ethical Standards: Ensures organisational activities align with professional and ethical social work practices.
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Networking: Represents the organisation in professional networks and collaborations for enhanced impact.
Inspection Responsibility:
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Quarterly Safeguarding Audit: Perform a safeguarding audit to ensure policies and practices protect vulnerable individuals effectively.
Dr David Neill (Mental Wellbeing Lead)
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Skills:
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Clinical Expertise: Provides valuable insights on mental health issues, treatment modalities, and user care.
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Leadership in Healthcare: Offers guidance on mental health-related initiatives and programmes.
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Decision-making: Utilises critical thinking skills to inform strategic decisions.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Represents the organisation to external partners, funders, and stakeholders in the mental health field.
Inspection Responsibility:
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Quarterly Mental Health Services Review: Review the effectiveness of mental health services and assess systems and processes related to client care.
Amanda French (Educational Lead)
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Skills:
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Strategic Planning: Contributes insights from diverse disciplines to shape organisational programmes and initiatives.
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Governance: Provides oversight and support for various organisational activities.
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Communication: Represents the organisation effectively at meetings, events, and forums.
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Collaboration: Works with fellow trustees and the executive team to ensure effective governance.
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Inspection Responsibility:
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Termly Educational Plan Review: Evaluate the educational plan, policies, and training programmes to ensure they align with the organisation's goals.
Tracy McCann (Secretary and Policy Lead)
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Skills:
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Policy Development: Expertise in crafting and implementing policies within the law enforcement sector.
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Strategic Leadership: Provides strategic direction on crime prevention and community safety initiatives.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Manages relationships with law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and community organisations.
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Regulatory Compliance: Ensures organisational activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Inspection Responsibility:
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Quarterly Policy and Funding Review: Oversee the development and implementation of policies and review funding bids to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
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​Policy and Procedure Audits: Regularly evaluate internal policies and procedures to confirm they effectively minimise risk.
Steve Kasozi (Risk Management Lead)
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Skills:
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Risk Assessment: Expert in identifying, analysing, and mitigating potential risks across diverse organisational areas.
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Crisis Management: Proven ability to develop and implement effective responses to crises and emergencies.
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Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of compliance frameworks and legal requirements in the charity and nonprofit sectors.
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Strategic Planning: Skilled in aligning risk management strategies with organisational goals and objectives.
Inspection Responsibility:
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Quarterly Risk Review: Conduct and report on a comprehensive review of organisational risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are in place.
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Incident Oversight: Analyse any reported incidents to ensure appropriate resolutions and prevent future occurrences.