The majority of our Board is elected by the membership at our Annual General Meeting. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) nominates up to two representatives and additional trustees may be appointed by the Board during the year. Trustees also serve as the directors of our subsidiary companies.
I am the Greater Manchester Area Lead at the Department for Business and Trade and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. I joined the GMCVO Board in 2023 because I believe the VCSE sector is one of the most effective ways of raising living standards and tackling inequality. Prior to working in government, I led the external affairs team at Amey plc and worked as a press officer, writer and editor.
I am the Managing Director of DanceSyndrome, an inclusive dance charity which supports people with learning disabilities. I have a wealth of experience across the Hospitality, Education and Social Enterprise sectors. I am proud to be a Trustee at GMCVO to support collaborative working and developing partnerships which help to drive economic and social inclusion across Greater Manchester.
I joined the GMCVO Board in 2013 because I believe that our VCSE sector plays a key role in addressing inequalities across Greater Manchester. Bringing 10 years of experience in co-design, community development, service transformation and strategic governance of charities; I hope to contribute to making Greater Manchester a fantastic place to live where people and communities can thrive.
I am the CEO at the Together Trust, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in the charity sector. Prior to my current role I was a North West Regional Director at Barnardos and The Children’s Society before that. I am proud to be a Trustee at GMCVO - the need for collaboration, collective voice and knowledge sharing has never been greater. The strength and diversity of GMCVO members has never been more needed.
I have over 35 years’ experience as a local councillor. I've been volunteering almost continuously for the past 52 years; in a variety of other voluntary roles. Sometimes my professional experience has been useful and welcomed, but often it has just been as the extra willing 'pair of hands'. I volunteer as a GMCVO trustee because the VCSE sector has become even more important over recent years and months. I like to think (or at least hope) I can help the sector to work itself through the difficult and unprecedented times we're in.
