Our Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees is collectively responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the organisation. It holds legal liability to ensure the charity's governance and resources are managed adequately.

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Anne Chapman

Chair

Anne has a long-standing career as a solicitor working in commercial and not-for-profit sectors.

She has extensive governance experience holding many board roles. As well as being the vice chair of Eldon Housing, Anne is a trustee of the charity Porchlight. Anne’s previous board appointments include chairing two NHS trusts, vice chair of the Chartered Institute of Housing and other board positions for charities and school governing bodies.

Celebrating the amazing impact of With You, Anne is inspired by the wonderful support and guidance provided by our staff and volunteers to so many people.

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Ron Finlay

A seasoned communications consultant, Ron has served as Chief Executive of a national body addressing problem gambling. His career history includes directing government public health programmes on smoking, alcohol, and drugs.

Currently, Ron brings his expertise to the Independent Complaints Panel of the Portman Group, where he reviews the marketing of alcohol.

Neera Dholakia

Neera is a dedicated GP working in NHS general practice and holds the role of Clinical Lead for Mental Health and Safeguarding in North West London ICS. She also works for Lemonaid Health, providing mental health expertise and safeguarding advice to Boots Online Doctor service.

Neera’s diverse career encompasses mental health commissioning, prison medicine, primary care lead for personality disorder for NHS England and chair of the pan-London safeguarding children GP network.

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Jeremy Fish

Jeremy, CEO of Ardent Hire Solutions, brings extensive experience from the construction industry to his role as a trustee.

His leadership journey includes holding the position of Vice Chair at Raleigh International, a youth development charity.

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Nicola Roseman

Nicola has more than 20 years of international experience in the banking industry and a successful background in providing financial leadership within a charitable foundation, the manufacturing sector and government institutions. She is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD).

Nicola has held a senior leadership role within the LGBTI+ Ally network and has worked with Community Business to share work undertaken by a global bank in Asia on transgender policies. Nicola is a supporter of developing upcoming talent and was a mentor in The Women’s Foundation Program in Hong Kong as well as in The Protégé program in the UK.

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Richard Gould

Currently serving as the CEO of the England Cricket Board (ECB), Richard's leadership spans across corporate and sports sectors. His journey includes notable CEO roles at Bristol City Football Club, Somerset County Cricket Club for 6 years, and Surrey County Cricket Club for 10 years.

Before his successful corporate career, Richard served as an officer with the Royal Tank Regiment, reaching the rank of Major before departing from the British Army.

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Karen Shawhan

Karen is a dedicated and value-led educator, facilitator, and coach with over 30 years of experience in senior health and care roles. Beginning her career as a clinician, Karen transitioned into leadership and management positions, showcasing a diverse professional journey.

In more recent years, she has focused on leadership development and education, currently serving as the Programme Director for a Senior Leader Apprenticeship in Healthcare Leadership.

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Harpreet Sarna

Harpreet is an experienced healthcare leader with a passion for ensuring safe, inclusive, accessible and value-based care.

He has worked in clinical practice, healthcare risk and litigation, life sciences, and medical insurance, in a career that has spanned the UK, Republic of Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.

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Melinda Knatchbull

Melinda is a qualified Chartered Accountant, and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales. She has over 25 years of experience in finance, investment management and real estate sectors, latterly holding positions of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer in several companies.

Melinda has had a high level of exposure to technology, project implementation, regulatory and governance matters whilst experienced in managing a wide range of stakeholders.

Ian Bull

Ian comes from a finance and operational background and has over 15 years as CFO for a range of retail-focused companies.

Today, Ian is a non-executive director at FTSE 250 companies, including Dominos and Dunelm. He feels strongly about the current suffering across the UK, with the cost of living and mental health crisis, and the need to support those within society who are struggling. This includes a particular passion for helping to solve the challenges many young people are facing today.

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