Board of Trustees

Amelie Busch

Secretary

I’m an Investment Director at Big Society Capital, a financial institution dedicated to social impact investment in the U.K. My role includes investing in projects that enable charities & social enterprises to deliver crucial services ranging from social housing to mental health support to affordable credit.

I’m really pleased to support Bexley Mencap’s fantastic work as a leading learning disability provider and to share with the Board my experience in finance, consulting and social impact. In my free time I enjoy playing tennis and I look forward to joining an upcoming Bexley Mencap Tennis session!

Nicola Charlton

Trustee

I’m a researcher, my job is about asking ‘why’ to understand behaviour and drive change to improve customer experiences. I started my career as an anti-poverty officer in social housing, setting up food banks and supporting communities in need. However, I took an opportunity to study behavioural research in Sweden which has led me on my research career path.

I support my sister and uncle who have learning disabilities, caring has always been part of my life. In 2011 I volunteered for a month supporting delegates at the Special Olympics in Athens. I’m excited to give back and support Bexley Mencap, after seeing how similar charities have supported my family over the years.

Nikki Cochrane

Trustee

Jo Dyson

Trustee

Clair Grayston

Treasurer

Fernando Caicedo

Chair

I am a specialist in Human Resources, having worked in the field for nearly two decades in both generalist and specialist roles. I have held senior roles delivering transformational change to People services. I am currently the Director of People and Organisational Development for Dementia UK and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development as well as a Member of the British Psychological Society.

Mick Vincent

Trustee

My career is in Project Management, with experience gained across Finance, Health and Higher Education sectors. I’m currently Programme Director at Goldsmiths College, overseeing work focussed on achieving financial sustainability. I also spent many years as a volunteer running another local Mencap Gateway club and helping them to grow their social activities.

I hope to contribute to the board by supporting the realisation of Bexley Mencap’s strategy, ensuring that we’re able to optimise the support we offer to our members. When not working, you may well find me out running, either training for, or recovering from, one of the many half marathon events in/around London.

Peter Walker

Vice-Chair

I live in Welling and have been a solicitor for over 20 years. I spent many years as the Court of Protection Deputy for people with learning disabilities.

I look to bring my experience of managing small teams and general legal knowledge to help Bexley Mencap achieve it’s aims.

I like spending my leisure time assisting on archaeology sites.

Stacey Yusuf

Trustee

I am a carer for my brother who has a learning disability, he attends a centre locally with the ambition of one day having a supported job.
I have worked with special educational needs schools to improve participation and access to sport. I have organised large scale sporting events as well as conferences and meetings for teachers and carers to raise awareness of sporting events and inclusion. I hope to transfer these skills to benefit local people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. I am looking forward to meeting Mencap members and helping wherever I can, however I can.