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Meet the leadership team at Chailey Heritage Foundation, who are responsible for ensuring that we deliver on our mission - to give disabled children and young people every opportunity to explore their potential and live their best life.
Chief Executive
Gareth brings extensive experience in the charity sector from having previously worked for Samaritans, NSPCC and Rethink in roles focused on innovation, change, and service improvement
Headteacher
Richard joined Chailey in 2014 as Deputy Headteacher before becoming Head in January 2024. With a background in pastoral care and inclusion, Richard is an experienced leader in SEN care and education
Company Secretary
With a background in communications and customer relations, as Company Secretary Fiona oversees the governance for the charity, while directing the Comms & Marketing and volunteering teams
Director of People & Culture
Joanne ensures the colleague experience is the best that it can be. Her role focuses on all people-related matters including recruitment, learning and development, and colleague relations
Director of Resources
Mike has been working in the public and charity sectors for the last 20 years. With a skilled background in strategy and finance, Mike is responsible for Finance, Procurement, Estates, Health & Safety, IT and Data Protection
Director of Specialist Services & Income
After a 20-year career in commercial sales and leadership roles, Will moved over to the fundraising and charity sector wanting to use his experiences to give back to others
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