Rob is passionate about delivering high-quality, effective services. As an experienced professional within the charity and not-for-profit sector, he has wide experience in delivering business-related solutions in challenging environments.

Margaret is determined to make a difference to the lives of people with a learning disability in her local area. She has over thirty years of business experience with BT plc, bringing a wealth of business and customer service knowledge to her role as a trustee.

Richard is a qualified solicitor, working for Wright Hassall LLP from 1990 to 2020, as a partner from 1994, and a member of the Management Board for 22 years. He currently serves as a consultant for Metro PM Chartered Surveyors, Chairman and trustee of the Friends of St James’, and a member of the National Disciplinary Panel for England Netball, as well previously being an elected trustee for Stratford upon Avon Town Trust from 2014 to 2018.

Kate has worked for over twenty years in education, specialising in working with young people with special educational needs. She focuses on preparing young people for what happens after they have finished school.

Jane has retired from her role as a family mediator, where she worked alongside her roles as Chair of Stratford Mencap and of the original Care in the Community Scheme. Jane’s daughter, Jules, uses Heart of England Mencap’s services.

Frank’s daughter, Amelia, lived at home with him and his wife until she was 41, when she moved into a Heart of England Mencap’s residential services. He has, over the last 40 years, volunteered across day services, getting involved with every activity.

Katie is currently studying Politics and Sociology at Warwick University. Having joined Heart of England Mencap on an internship, Katie has shown her dedication to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and continues to bring this into her role as a trustee.

An independent business consultant, Sue is passionate about helping teams bring about positive change. Sue brings experience of helping the not-for-profit and public sector to design and implement improved services to their customers - and is excited to help Heart of England Mencap continue its journey to provide ever-better services.

Robert qualified as a chartered accountant in Edinburgh, and has since moved south and spent most of his career in financial control roles in industry, until retiring in 2023. He has also been an associate non-executive director in the NHS, and been part of many mental health act review hearings. Robert is looking forward to contributing to Heart of England Mencap.

Tasha is joining our Trustees as part of the UK Boardroom Apprentice 2023 programme!

Opus is joining our Trustees as part of the UK Boardroom Apprentice 2023 programme!