Ian has a vast amount of experience in both the voluntary and statutory sectors from an operational to strategic level in health, social care and housing. In all, he has 35 years’ experience working with children and young people, adults with a learning disability, young offenders and substance misusers. This work has been conducted in a variety of settings, residential and community-based settings, as a front-line worker, senior management and extensive strategic experience at board level.
Michelle has a background in Mindfulness, Health and Wellness with many years experience as a Wellbeing Coach, Mindfulness Practitioner and Mental Health Service manager. She managed her own rhythm based wellness business in Cape Town, South Africa for 20 years before bringing her skills to South West England in 2018. Many years experience as a drumming therapist, event manager and performer combined with qualifications in Social Studies and Counselling Skills, Pilates and Nia dance, Michelle utilises her skills to facilitate change in a variety of Mental Health, learning disabilities, addiction, psychiatric and diverse community settings.
Annie is a registered nurse and experienced board director, with expertise in clinical leadership, governance, performance management and service transformation. Living in Wiltshire, Annie is committed to applying her skills to help Bath Mencap to grow and develop.
Originally from Italy, Andrea has studied and worked in the UK for the last 25 years. He is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant and is currently working for the British International Investment Company who invest in overseas projects that support local communities. Andrea is also working towards a Masters in Translation as he loves languages as much as numbers! Giving back is important to Andrea and he is committed to applying is financial background to supporting Bath Mencap as Treasurer.
James is an experienced marketing communications professional with over 25 years in brand management, advertising and marketing communications. Being new to Bath and having volunteered for other charities, James is now applying this knowledge and experience to support Bath Mencap as a trustee by supporting all things related to marketing and communications.
Jules is Mum to Samantha who is 19 and has Down Syndrome. She works for a High Street Bank and runs a business supporting Mum’s to use natural alternatives for health & wellbeing.
Samantha joined Bath Mencap when she was 8, attending Bath Junior Gateway Club and Jules became a Trustee. Samantha left BJGC when she was 18 and is now enjoying the adult activities on offer - her favourite is Ten Pin Bowling!
Jules looks forward to continuing to support as a Trustee to enable children & adults with additional needs to keep experiencing a wide variety of activities, such as holidays with their friends & weekly social activities.
Mark has autism and mild learning disabilities and has been a member of Bath Mencap for about 12 years. During that time he's gotten to know the members and management well and has attended a range of activity groups such as Sunday Lunch Club, Friday Night Ten Pin Bowling and the Boules Tournament. Mark joined as a Trustee in September 2023 and attends AGM meetings, providing a unique perspective as a service user.
I organise activities (which include bowling every Friday and a monthly Sunday Club) for adults with a learning disability and also manage volunteers.
For my main job, I work as a Community Engagement Facilitator for a housing association which involves involving residents in decision making and connecting with community stakeholders.
In my free time, I volunteer as an Event Organiser for a Meetup group called Bath 20s and 30s and have hosted murder myster evenings, paddleboarding, scavenger hunts and hikes.
My hobbies include rollerskating, board games, travelling and wild swimming. Creating community and organising events is what I love to do!
I’ve been working in education for 23 years specialising in children with special needs. I volunteered for BJGC for 7 years and went on to become the club leader in 2015.
I have 2 children of my own and I have recently become a Nan to little Albie. I love shopping and cake.
I've been working with children with additional needs for 7 years. I have been the deputy leader of BJGC since 2015 and I've loved every minute of it!
I have a wonderful family and we like to visit the beach, go for walks in the woods and play in the garden!
I'm a teaching assistant At three ways school, have 2 children and I really enjoying all the energy and fun working with young people gives you.