Trustees
Trustees support the organisation in their governance role, thorough strategic planning support to the leadership team.
After an early career in the army, I spent 20 years in executive recruitment followed by many years running a science and technology park. I am now an Academic Mentor with the University of Exeter’s Business School on the MBA program.
I have been a trustee and chairman of several charities involved in education and mental health. I have also been an elected borough councillor.
I believe the Shared Lives model of care provides the best possible support for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities.
I have spent 50 years working in the accountancy profession, serving on the boards of listed companies, and advising other public interest entities on risk management and corporate governance issues.
My main areas of interest centre on financial reporting, risk management and corporate governance both in commercial enterprises and not for profit organisations.
Shared Lives is successful as it has a clear vision, coupled with a linked and coherent strategy, delivered by a well qualified and enthusiastic leadership team.
I have over 30 years experience at executive Board level as a Senior HR leader, coach and mentor across both multiple industry sectors and all ownership models. Outside work I have played sport to a high competitive level and have enjoyed coaching youth teams.
During my career I acted as a trusted advisor to Chief Executives or owners of a business particularly in areas such as organisational development, change management and leadership. This experience has enabled me to contribute as a Trustee of SLSW.
Shared Lives provides a truly person centred approach to providing care and support for vulnerable adults in our community.
I have worked in the care sector most of my life and in the Shared Lives field for over 24 years as a Coordinator, Scheme Manager and CEO. I have been a short break foster carer and volunteer as a driver, litter picking coordinator and befriender.
I am an experienced leader with skills in Staff management, development and support and recruitment. I have practical skills in managing and supporting Shared Lives Carers with particular skills in legislation and compliance. My previous experience as a trustee and chair of Shared Lives Plus helps me provide support and guidance with governance.
People who are supported within Shared Lives settings enjoy ordinary family life while developing their confidence, skills and abilities with support which is specifically tailored to their needs and they invariably love it.
After many different jobs, I took a degree in law, became a solicitor and then a Judge. Being a Judge is a privilege, as is volunteering for Shared Lives.
I have been a trustee with Shared Lives since 2021.
Life skills acquired through a varied career help me in my role as a trustee. Such skills include patience, listening and making considered decisions.
Shared lives is for the people by the people.
I bring a professional life of working within local authority social services and the National Probation Service to being a trustee for Shared Lives South West.
I like clear information and patience.
At Shared Lives South West what’s of paramount importance is the welfare of the individual and that they are allowed to develop within their potential.
If you have the right skill set, time to help and want to make a difference, find out more about joining our board.