Sue joined as a Trustee in 2020 and is the Vice Chair of the board, Safeguarding Representative and nursery Registered Individual.
She brings with her 35 years' experience as a Music Teacher, much of which was done in SEN settings. She is also Chair of Governors of a a large infant school, a role she has undertaken since 2017.
Sue has been the Chair of Doncaster Choral Society for 25 years, working with professional orchestras and soloists. Life Patron.
She is keen to continue to assist in the development of robust strategies which will enable the Trust to remain viable for years to come and to ensure that her areas of responsibility are carried out to the benefit of our children and young people through supporting the staff who deliver a daily quality provisions.
Sue's personal interests include choral music, cricket, cooking, reading and having fun with her grandchildren.
Charles joined as a Trustee in 2020 with a wealth of experience and a strong family connection to the Trust.
He is a senior Partner of the Clayton & Frickley Farm Partnerships (rural land management with residential and commercial property) and served as Chairman of the British Horse Racing Authority [BHA] Disciplinary Panel as well as serving on the BHA Appeal Board and holding the post of Racecourse Chairman of the Stewarding Panel.
Charles brings expertise in Estate property management to the Trust along with knowledge of regulation and running regulatory bodies.
He is a keen sportsman with a love of rural pursuits, horse racing and rugby union.
Mark joined as a Trustee in 2018 bringing with him experience as a Company Director and a Charity Trustee.
He has set up and run businesses, chaired and been a Trustee of charities and working in property management and farming, he is also an experience mentor.
Mark is keen to support the Trust with fundraising and objective non conflicted oversight and advice.
His personal interests include the countryside and the arts.
Tom Bell joined the board in February this year (2024).
He is a Director of SignVideo and a father to three deaf sons.
Tom's aim is to enhance the presence of deaf role models and to see more deaf children benefit from the educational opportunities at Doncaster Deaf Trust.
This is partly in honour of his wife Louise's grandmother, a former student of Doncaster School for the Deaf, and reflects his commitment to the deaf community.
Tom said: "I am thrilled to join the board at Doncaster Deaf Trust as I am keen to contribute my time, expertise, and skills to the deaf community.
Sian Webster joined the Trust in January this year (2024).
She is the Director of Development at Yorkshire Housing. Sian has always worked for organisations with a social purpose and does what she does to help improve people's lives, so felt that Doncaster Deaf Trust was a great fit.
With 11 years' experience in housing development, focusing on new build housing including land acquisition, planning and construction, Sian is now responsible for new build development and sales at Yorkshire Housing, A housing Association, building more than 500 homes per year.
On Doncaster Deaf Trust, she said: "I could see straight away what a fantastic place it is and its potential so I'm excited to be able to be a part of it."
Neil joined as a Trustee in 2024.
He is a former police Superintendent, finishing his career managing operational policing in Doncaster. He was also a member of the Adults and Children’s Safeguarding Boards and the Community Safety Partnership.
Neil is currently the Chair of the Youth Justice Service Management Board in Doncaster as well as an Associate Hospital Manager in two mental health facilities in the Region.
Neil brings expertise in safeguarding, influencing at strategic partnership level, risk management and performance delivery.
Neil said ‘ I am delighted to join the Trust and look forward to assisting in its development in the forthcoming years’
Neil’s interests include sport, travel and his dog.
