Our Trustees

We're always looking for new people to join the committee.

The committee meets once every 4 to 6 weeks to oversee the charity's work, make sure we're still on track and offer suggestions and ideas to the coordinators, who report back to the committee on their work.

If you have any questions about the role of the committee or what it entails, or would like more information about joining then please contact us, and we'll put you in touch with the Chair of the committee.

Jo joined the PALS committee in 2019. Her son, Henry, then aged five joined earlier in the same year. Having been on the receiving end of the wonderful service PALS provides to children and young adults Jo wanted to get involved and help out. With over 20 years of marketing and communications experience and a wide network of contacts, Jo has enjoyed bringing some of her experience to PALS.

Paula has taken part in voluntary work for many years and has previously been on a primary school PTA, Co-Chair on a secondary school PTA and was a volunteer with the Riding for the Disabled Association, (RDA) for 12 years.

In January 2018 Paula co-founded, and has since co-run, an Open University Carer’s Facebook group to help and support carers studying with the Open University. Paula also co-founded and co-runs a Facebook group called Coffee and Chat which has members in the UK and abroad. Paula is also a volunteer for Thatcham Town Radio.

Amy has recently joined our board of trustees. As one of our original Pals, she is delighted to be supporting Pals now.
 

Robin has previously volunteered at Riding for the Disabled, at various sports clubs as a coach, referee and team manager, and on the PTA and governing body of a primary school.

Robin's background is in education, having previously led the Physical Disability Resource at Kennet School where his role included budgeting, timetabling, staff development, student welfare, curriculum design and responsibilities for manual handling and safeguarding.

In his spare time, Robin enjoys mountain biking, skiing, hiking, reading and telling awful Dad jokes.

Robin successfully completed an MEd in Educational Leadership and became a fellow of the Chartered Management Institute in 2020.

Andrew has previously volunteered with a local youth football club, as coach, team manager, Secretary and Chair. He also helped run inclusive football sessions for many years at the club.

Andrew tries to keep fit and also enjoys swimming and walking. He has a background in customer service, account management and public sector work.