Dele Olajide and Jacqui McKinlay at the Houses of Parliament
We aspire to the highest governance standards because we recognise the link between good governance and impact. We believe good governance is about genuinely holding ourselves to account for making a positive difference to the people we work with; helping them to speak up and make meaningful choices about what happens in their lives.
We are proud of our board’s diversity; it reflects the communities we work in. One-third of our trustees are ‘experts by experience’. They draw on the challenges they face to make sure those living with mental health issues, learning disabilities and dementia have a voice at the board table.
Meet our trustees
Dr Dele Olajide Chair
“As Chair, I’m very supportive of the board reflecting the diversity of our communities, including effective service user representatives. I’m establishing quality initiatives to help us monitor and evaluate what we do so we can improve our effectiveness.”
Adam Antonio Service User Trustee
“The board is diverse in terms of cultures, abilities, disabilities, experiences, ideas and outlooks. Everyone’s point of view is heard and valued. No question is a silly question.”
Helen Richardson
Trustee
“I value the contributions of all trustees and their diverse backgrounds…The commitment of all trustees to their role and to the success of the organisation as judged by the delivery of quality services to those who need them, is admirable and evident in all meetings.”
Roger Skipp Trustee
“I’m particularly interested in how we develop our income streams and business – how we can leverage the good work we do and extend our reach without losing the effectiveness of the present organisation.”
Further information
Blog: reaping the rewards of a diverse board
What makes a good trustee