Meet the Team
Ben Tinkler, Managing Director
Ben Tinkler, Managing Director
Ben Tinkler, Managing Director
Ben has worked with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults for over 10 years. Ben previously managed a local music festival. He loves going out for food (Chinese, especially) and watching live music.
Chantelle Richardson, Director
Ben Tinkler, Managing Director
Ben Tinkler, Managing Director
Chantelle is a fashion print designer who has worked for brands such as Next, ASOS and River Island, and enjoys spending time with her younger brother, Ben.
Laura Brown, Director
Ben Tinkler, Managing Director
Rachel Somers, Director
Laura is our secret agent who works for a Durham-based intelligence firm. She also runs her own food blog Proper Scrumptious, and loves cooking and exploring the great outdoors with her dog, Jax.
Rachel Somers, Director
Rachel Somers, Director
Rachel Somers, Director
Rachel works with young children with additional needs in schools, and in her spare time, enjoys getting out and about with her family and two dogs, Milo and Roxy.
Dean Wyllie, Director
Rachel Somers, Director
Shaun Ridley, Director
Dean is new to our board and brings lived experience and a great sense of humour. Dean has excellent communication skills and we look forward to working closely with him in the future.
Shaun Ridley, Director
Rachel Somers, Director
Shaun Ridley, Director
Shaun is one of the new members of our board and is passionate about helping others and making sure people have the support they need. We look forward to having Shaun's direction in the team.
Peter Cernik, Support Mentor
Charlotte Bugg, Support Mentor
Charlotte Bugg, Support Mentor
Peter, also known as Jordy, (guess where he’s from?!) once interviewed Beyonce when working on GMTV! Peter has no sense of fear due to an operation - this has been scientifically proven by sending him off a 418ft tower!
Charlotte Bugg, Support Mentor
Charlotte Bugg, Support Mentor
Charlotte Bugg, Support Mentor
Charlotte is a professional make-up artist and runs her own business. Charlotte was also the European Champion in Freestyle Dance in 2013!
Donna Kelly, Support Mentor
Charlotte Bugg, Support Mentor
Donna Kelly, Support Mentor
Donna runs our online fitness sessions! She loves early morning jogs along the sea front near where she lives and enjoys sky diving, sea swimming and paddle-boarding.
Adam Gibson, Support Mentor
Tracy Fee, In-Work Support Coordinator
Donna Kelly, Support Mentor
Adam is completing a Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker apprenticeship with us. Outside of work he is an avid music producer and has recently signed with a record label, meaning his music is now on Spotify!
Charlotte Munro, Support Mentor
Tracy Fee, In-Work Support Coordinator
Tracy Fee, In-Work Support Coordinator
Charlotte works in the workshop on our Creative Placements project. If you see her, she'll probably be wearing something green - her favourite colour! In her free time, she gardens at her allotment and goes on adventures with her children.
Tracy Fee, In-Work Support Coordinator
Tracy Fee, In-Work Support Coordinator
Tracy Fee, In-Work Support Coordinator
Tracy manages our In-Work Support service ensuring people get the support they need to succeed in paid jobs.
Josh Clark, Events Assistant
Jordan Cockburn, Events Assistant
Jordan Cockburn, Events Assistant
Josh helps plan and organise our events. In his spare time, he likes to play video games on his PS4. He used to volunteer with the Bishop Auckland fire brigade!
Jordan Cockburn, Events Assistant
Jordan Cockburn, Events Assistant
Jordan Cockburn, Events Assistant
Jordan helps plan and organise our events. He once jumped off a 40-foot cliff into a lake as part of a Princes Trust course! In his spare time, he likes to paint and listen to music.
Thomas Willey, Project Assistant
Jordan Cockburn, Events Assistant
Thomas Willey, Project Assistant
Thomas helps us with our Keeping People Connected calls and groups. In his spare time, he likes to play video games.