Board members – Leanne Yeo, Michael McLachlan, Matthew Leadbeater, Elizabeth Wheeler, Michael Farrington, Jade Vallance, Edward Cooke, Nicki Fraser, Helen Guest
Added at AGM- Matthew Swinburn, Justin Moore, Richard Kurn and Emma Jane Levallee
Edward
Edward has had a very varied career as a mgt. consultant working in tv, leisure, ports, shipping, mobile phones, food and drink, health and many other areas, in a number of different countries. Nowadays he is happy to take life easy, looking after his garden and bees, doing some volunteering, and enjoying relaxing with a good cup of coffee.
Helen
Helen is Board Secretary and has worked with the Pro-Active Community over the past 6 years from campaigns winning National Awards to raising awareness of the inequalities people with Learning Disability face and highlighting environmental concerns. “To me, working as part of the Community I want to support everyone to have their voices heard and the services provided designed by those they are intended for. I love all things nature, gardening and animals – you’ll find me out walking with my dog in all weather!
Leanne
I’m Leanne and I am the Chair of the Pro Active Community, 2023/24. I want to make a difference and to help everyone be included in decisions about them. Cycling is very important to me and I like walking too for my good mental health, being out with family or friends, or my support staff is what is best for me. I have a dog called Bella Boo and she is my best fur friend she calms me down when I am anxious. My plans are to speak out for members whenever we can to make changes better for people like me with learning disabilities.
Michael
As Co-Chair 2023/24, Michael brings so much experience to the Pro Active Community, he has been a member since before it became a charity in its own right. He has enjoyed fund raising, including a 100km walk along the South Coast, and volunteering for the Salvation Army. He works at the Re.Work.it Boutique as a retail assistant which has provided some great chances to develop his skills in customer service. He is looking forward to the coming year as Co-Chair “I’m going to make sure the Chair has the best support from me and help with campaigns and meetings