We’re lucky to have the support of our Trustees who give their time freely to help with the smooth running of the charity. Our Trustees come from different backgrounds and bring a wealth of experience to Stockdales. We’re proud to count on people from business, health and social care and education to help guide us. Take a look below at our Trustee profiles to find out more about them and how they help us.
“I’m proud to be Chair of Trustees of a charity that always recognises ability not disability. I’m fortunate to have time to give back to the local community to help support and impact the lives of so many deserving people.”
Nigel Mather, Chair of the Trustees
You could be a part of our fantastic Board of Trustees. If you have the skills or life experience that would be valuable to us, then we’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to find out more, please call us on 0161 973 2296 or send us an email.
Rachel is a Managing Partner and Head of Crime & Regulatory at Slater Heelis Solicitors in Sale. Rachel leads a high-performing, award-winning team and has guided the firm through significant growth and organisational change.
Having seen first-hand how the right support can transform lives, Rachel believes strongly in our values of compassion, inclusion, and opportunity for all.
Dr Wajiha Basir is a highly respected cosmetic and implant dentist, and the owner and clinical director of Trinity House Dental Care — an award-winning practice in Wilmslow.
With care and compassion at the heart of her work, she leads her team with a strong commitment to ethical decision-making, CQC regulatory compliance, and operational excellence — qualities that closely reflect the values and responsibilities upheld by Stockdales.
Nigel was born in Sale and is a former hotel manager. He brings a wide range of business skills which have proven very valuable to Stockdales, particularly with the organising of fundraising events. Having worked in hospitality for over 25 years, Nigel has access to a wide network of influential and key contacts both locally and nationally.
Robin’s son, Josh, came to live at Stockdales in 2003. He and his family have had a close relationship with the organisation ever since. Robin brings a wealth of skills to the Board, both from his personal involvement and 15 years’ strategic and operational experience as a FTSE 100 Executive Director.
Steve works for the Innovation Agency, which is part of the NHS, working with commercial and academic partners to discover, develop and deliver innovative healthcare solutions for the NHS. Steve has a clinical background plus more than 15 years’ experience in sales and marketing in the medical device industry.
Tony has had personal and family involvement with Stockdales for over 30 years, and provides considerable sales and marketing expertise gained from his years as a business owner.
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