As a communications consultant with more than 35 years of experience, Ann works to ensure the great work of Yorkshire-based Survive is highlighted in the communities in which it serves. Ann draws on her experience of leading corporate communication teams in multi-national companies to develop the marketing strategies to engage communities. She delivers campaigns and materials for, both, marketing the charity and fundraising through electronic and traditional media.

vicechair@survive-northyorks.org.uk

Evelyn has lived and worked internationally, successfully marketing famous brand names across the USA, Middle East, Canada, and Europe but her heart and home, is in Yorkshire.

Evelyn also wanted to use her skills and experience to help those whose lives have been shattered by sexual violence. So, she jumped at the chance to both become a trustee for Survive and to chair its marketing and fundraising committee.

Over the long- term Evelyn would like to see a world where Survive’s services are no longer needed. Until then, it’s about ensuring Survive flourishes so it can continue to provide its excellent services to those who need it, free of charge.

If you’d like to know more about Survive, volunteering or donating please email Evelyn at findraising@survive-northyorks.org.uk – she’d love to hear from you.

Sally qualified as a counsellor in 1990 and a psychotherapist and group therapist in 2005. She worked in the NHS for 27 years as a counsellor and later a psychotherapist, alongside running a small private practice in York. She has a specialist interest ingroup work – running therapy groups and supervision groups as well as being an individual practitioner. In 2008, she set up York Groupwork Ltd with a colleague – a group therapy training and consultancy company – offering foundation level and diploma level training, workshops, supervision, group therapy and reflective practice groups. She has a longstanding interest in issues affecting women. In the late 70’s/80s she was a support worker in the early days of York Women’s Aid, volunteer for Rape Crisis and was a founder member of the York Women’s Centre Collective. She has a keen understanding of the impact and dynamics of sexual abuse informed by her work with survivors over many years.

Lionel is an experienced Programme and project manager with over 15 years’ experience in delivering high profile, multinational transformation and implementation projects in public, private and not for profit sectors.

His professional career has given him valuable experience in stakeholder management and building high performing teams with a culture which match the changing needs of a business.

David is a Food Technical Professional with over 30 yrs of manufacturing and technical expertise.

He has extensive knowledge of accreditation systems, budgetary management, plus health & food safety.

David is a keen rower of fine, coastal and gig boats.

With sixteen years’ experience working with people who have experienced sexual trauma, Laura qualified as a social worker in 2018 bringing her knowledge and skills set in both the safeguarding and mental health sectors to the charity.

Laura gained national recognition in 2021 by the British Association of Social Workers for her outstanding practice with families affected by sexual abuse. She advocates her approach at all levels from trainee social workers to systemic implementation within organisations.

As a member of her NHS social work leadership group, and studying for her MSc in Psychology, Laura promotes a psychologically informed approach to policy, procedure, client journey and organisational management processes.

Kirsty is an innovative leader with a passion for process optimisation and operational efficiency. Her background in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement spans multiple sectors, including finance, procurement, and sustainability.

As Head of Operations for a business consultancy, she has developed strong governance and oversight skills that will support Survive’s mission.

Her personal commitment to supporting survivors aligns perfectly with the work Survive does, and Kirsty is dedicated to ensuring the charity can continue delivering its essential services for as long as they are needed.