Our Team

Our Team

Stockdales employs over 100 people who work around the clock to make that very special difference to the lives of everyone we support. Our staff are highly trained and have a wide range of skills and experience. This means they give an outstanding level service to children, young people and adults with a wide range of abilities and needs.

We employ a variety of people which include support workers and people from nursing, social care and teaching backgrounds. Some of our team work behind the scenes are responsible for fundraising, volunteers, administration, finance and more. Together, they make sure Stockdales is the very best charity it can be.
If you’d like to join our amazing team, take a look at our vacancies.

Meet the Team

Emma Morris
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Chief Executive
Emma joined Stockdales in 1998 as a senior nurse and from that moment there has been no looking back. Emma became CEO in 2002 and has devoted herself to developing our ever growing portfolio of services for children and adults with learning disabilities. Never one to stand still, Emma is dedicated to making sure Stockdales’ future is bright whilst delivering the highest standards of care and support. Emma enjoys spending her spare time with her family and is a passionate horsewoman.
Angie Walsh
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Assistant Chief Executive
Angie has over 30 years’ experience of working with people who have learning disabilities. She’s registered as a Learning Disability Nurse and holds the Registered Managers Award. She enjoys spending time with her family and in the great outdoors. Angie is our resident Mother Christmas and loves nothing better than when we start planning for our Christmas Fair in July!
Lesley Grant
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Assistant Chief Executive
Lesley joined Stockdales in 2011 and has over 30 years’ experience in learning disability. She is committed to making a real difference to people’s lives and is a strong advocate for their personal rights. In her spare time Lesley enjoys a busy social life and likes spending time with family and friends.
Sandie Champs
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Head of Community Services
Sandie has over 20 years of experience and a QCF level 5 in Management & Leadership in Health & Social Care. Sandie loves to develop people’s skills and confidence, helping to bring out the best in them. In her spare time Sandie’s favourite pastimes are spending time with her grandchildren, reading and clay pigeon shooting.
Geraldine Rose
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Head of Residential Care
Geraldine has 30 years’ experience in the care sector. She has used her valuable experience to achieve her NVQ level 4 in Management. Geraldine enjoys making sure people live life to the full. She believes there is nothing that a person can’t do when supported by a positive staff team to encourage them. In her spare time Geraldine enjoys staying active, whether that’s in the gym or on a hike. Geraldine also loves having her family around, even though they don’t clean up after themselves!!
Natalie James
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Fundraising Manager
Natalie spent a large part of her career working in commercial finance. She took the leap into fundraising in 2009 when she started work at Stockdales – she handles all our fundraising, marketing, social media and PR. “I love my job. The people we support never cease to amaze me with their determination and love of life.” In her spare time, Natalie likes to potter around the garden (and the shops). She loves food, films, music, fashion, art and travel and has a Diploma in TA Psychotherapy.
Alex Daly
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Admin and Operations Manager
Alex has worked at Stockdales since 2017, after working in various management roles and the NHS. She loves the fast pace and variety that working in Community Services offers. Alex says there is nothing better than seeing the smiles on our service user’s faces after a day of fun activities
Jenny Murney
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Service Manager
Jenny has a passion for working with people with learning disabilities. She has worked at Stockdales since 2010 and has achieved so much during that time, including her level 4 in Leadership and Management. Jenny loves seeing the positive changes you can make to people’s lives with the right team and support in place. Jenny loves good food, sloths and is known for being a bit clumsy at times! But she is most proud of the fact that she is known for being someone who always puts the residents first. Stockdales' ethos supports her to do this and she is looking forward to seeing what the future brings in her role.
Albin Alexander
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Albin joined Stockdales in 2017 following the completion of his foundation degree in Sports and Leisure management. He is thrilled to be part of an organization that is passionate about helping people live their lives to the full. Every day is a new challenge and everything he does here plays some part in helping people achieve their goals. Albin says, "It’s wonderful to see the beautiful smile on the residents faces each day." His hobbies are football, hiking and keeping fit.
Shannen Gonzales
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Service Manager
Shannen has worked at Stockdales since 2016 and joined the team when she finished her degree in medicinal and biological chemistry. She loves working for Stockdales because she truly believes we are providing the best service for the people we support.
Kelvin Mazambani
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Service Manager
Kelvin says one of the best decisions he has made was to join Stockdales in 2015. He has a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care and also a Level 5 in Leadership and Management. Kelvin is passionate about supporting people live their lives to the full. He is a devoted Christian and a passionate football fan. But, he's keeping which team he supports under close wraps!!
Ged Galligan
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Service Manage
Ged has over 17 years’ experience within the care sector starting and has a BA Hons in Health and Social Care. She joined Stockdales in 2018 and loves the range of services and activities we offer to the people we support; it makes her proud to be part of a special team. Ged is happy to be a new mammy to a beautiful boy who lights up her world!