Board of Trustees
Meet our Trustees
Our Trustees are our most senior leaders. They set our strategic direction, make sure we’re using our resources effectively and ensure we’re having the greatest possible impact on our community. Trustees are expected to undertake duties in a manner that reflects our local Mind’s values and ethos. We’re looking for dedicated, empathetic, and ambitious candidates to help make our mission a reality and lead us closer towards our ultimate ambition: a society where everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.
The role of trustees in South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind is to govern the activities and affairs and oversee the strategic and general management of the charity. Specifically ensuring that South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind has a clear purpose and direction, is solvent, well run and delivers its charitable and strategic objectives.
If this sounds like something you can do, please download our Trustee Recruitment Pack for more information on how to apply.
Paul Drake
My most important role is ‘Dad’ to my two children, Oakleigh and Atticus. However, during the day, I spend my time working within the automotive sector as a Quality manager. Health has always been an important part of my life, both mentally and physically and acting as a trustee for SWWMind enables me to give back and support the people who need it.
Recommended reading: A Survival Guide to Life – Bear Grylls
Favourite quote: It’s not time to worry yet…
Ian Carson
I have worked as a solicitor for 30 years, specialising in commercial dispute resolution and therefore I assist the Board with legal and commercial matters as well as general corporate governance. I joined the Board because I wanted to support an organisation that makes a real difference to people’s well-being by helping build resilience and self-reliance.
Our other trustees:
Jadinter Birdi – Treasurer
Sukhi Dhesi