Charity Governance

Dr David Neill (Mental Wellbeing Lead)

Skills:

Clinical Expertise: Provides valuable insights on mental health issues, treatment modalities, and user care.
Leadership in Healthcare: Offers guidance on mental health-related initiatives and programmes.
Decision-making: Utilises critical thinking skills to inform strategic decisions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Represents the organisation to external partners, funders, and stakeholders in the mental health field.

Inspection Responsibility:

Quarterly Mental Health Services Review: Review the effectiveness of mental health services and assess systems and processes related to client care.

Rory Whaling (Financial Lead / Treasurer)

Skills:

Financial Management: Brings expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and risk management.
Business Development: Experience in supporting businesses of varying sizes, enabling strategic financial decision-making.
Corporate Relationships: Utilises networking skills to build and maintain relationships with corporate partners.
Strategic Planning: Contributes to financial strategies aligned with organisational objectives.

Inspection Responsibility:

Quarterly Financial Audit: Conduct a financial audit and health check, reviewing financial planning, budgeting, and risk management practices.

Amanda French (Educational Lead)

Skills:

Strategic Planning: Contributes insights from diverse disciplines to shape organisational programmes and initiatives.
Governance: Provides oversight and support for various organisational activities.
Communication: Represents the organisation effectively at meetings, events, and forums.
Collaboration: Works with fellow trustees and the executive team to ensure effective governance.

Inspection Responsibility:

Termly Educational Plan Review: Evaluate the educational plan, policies, and training programmes to ensure they align with the organisation's goals.

Robert Snaith (Community Advocate Lead)

Skills:

Community Engagement: Advocates for community needs and perspectives within the organisation.
Programme Development: Contributes to designing community-focused programmes and initiatives.
Partnership Strategies: Guides on effective community engagement and partnership development.
Decision-Making: Supports the board in aligning organisational activities with community aspirations.

Inspection Responsibility:

Quarterly Community Feedback Surveys: Conduct surveys with select community members to gather their input and views, reporting findings to the board.

Egnes Manyena (Safeguarding Lead)

Skills:

Client Advocacy: Utilises social work experience to address vulnerable individuals' needs and advocate for support.
Programme Implementation: Contributes to designing and implementing social work-related initiatives.
Ethical Standards: Ensures organisational activities align with professional and ethical social work practices.
Networking: Represents the organisation in professional networks and collaborations for enhanced impact.

Inspection Responsibility:

Quarterly Safeguarding Audit: Perform a safeguarding audit to ensure policies and practices protect vulnerable individuals effectively.

Tracy McCann (Secretary and Policy Lead)

Skills:

Policy Development: Expertise in crafting and implementing policies within the law enforcement sector.
Strategic Leadership: Provides strategic direction on crime prevention and community safety initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement: Manages relationships with law enforcement agencies, government bodies, and community organisations.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensures organisational activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Inspection Responsibility:

Quarterly Policy and Funding Review: Oversee the development and implementation of policies and review funding bids to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Richard Eyers (Development Lead)

Skills:
Scientific Expertise: Deep knowledge in scientific research and its applications in the energy sector.
International Leadership: Experience as chairman for international organisations, offering strategic insights on global issues.
Innovation Management: Guides the development and implementation of innovative technologies and solutions.
Collaboration: Fosters international partnerships and collaborations for advancing scientific and technological initiatives.

Inspection Responsibility:

Quarterly Organisational Development Oversight: Review development plans and business strategies, providing oversight and recommendations for improvement.