I’ve always had a great interest in sport and health and wellbeing. I am an experienced trustee, and I also have experience as a volunteer with a health & wellbeing charity and two football clubs.

Areas of conversance include: Fundraising Project management Safeguarding Report writing Forecasting Accounting and Bookkeeping

I have been a director of three limited companies, a partner in another business and a sole trader in another business. I have, therefore, gained valuable experience in most areas of business such as sales, marketing, finance and HR. I sold my bookkeeping business in 2018 and ‘retired’ early to help with my grandchildren (school runs etc). Since I ‘retired’ I’ve worked for the Football Association (FA), and I’ve volunteered at the Transforming Autism charity as a fundraiser and as the designated safeguarding lead. I was also a board trustee and treasurer with the Sunderland Football Trust between 2019 – 2023. During 2024 I’ve been a volunteer at Durham FC Corinthians, a local football club, where I have raised significant funds for the club through various fundraising channels.