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MEET THE TEAM

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SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

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Helen Taylor

CEO

Helen Taylor MBE

Helen co-founded the Charity with Mike Taylor, with support from family and friends back in 2010. She initially started helping with the finance and admin on a voluntary basis but soon became involved in all aspects of the Charity including welfare, fundraising, grant applications, and design. As the Charity has grown and adapted to the needs of the Charity's beneficiaries so has Helen's role. In early 2022, this meant stepping into the CEO role to ensure that the Armed Forces Community in West Norfolk continue to receive the help and support they need.

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Andrew Pover

Welfare Manager

Andrew Pover

Andrew started working for The Bridge for Heroes in September 2021 following a 38-year NHS Nursing career, during which he qualified and worked as both a Mental Health Nurse and then a General Nurse. Most of his career was spent as a Ward Manager, but towards the end of his NHS career, he worked in Community Nursing where he was Matron in charge of Community Nursing and Therapy for South Norfolk. Working for The Bridge for Heroes allows him to use the skills and knowledge he developed in the NHS, plus some that he developed elsewhere, such as puttying windows and cooking lunches.

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Gregg Baker

Welfare Officer

Gregg Baker

Gregg is a Veteran of the Royal Air Force Police having served in both the United Kingdom and Overseas. A Norfolk man born and bred, " My aim is to use all my skills and experience, along with post-incident care to aid and support all veterans, serving members and their families. Proud to serve, honoured to help.

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Darren Hickie

Programme Manager

Darren Hickie (MAAT)

Darren has been working with The Bridge for Heroes for over 11 years in various roles. Recently he has taken on the VPPP programme management. He is very active in the management of the charity. He is also responsible for the management of the IT and other areas of the Charity.

OUR STAFF

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Denise Walmsley

Admin & Finance Support

Denise Walmsley

Having taken a break from my career for family reasons for a number of years I started as a volunteer in the office at The Bridge for Heroes in March 2022 and have been employed as an Administrative Assistant since July 2022. I enjoy the variety of the work involved and also being able to chat the beneficiaries and volunteers even though I do not have a military background.

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Laura Evans

Charity Coordinator

Laura Evans

Laura joined the team in September 2023. Her background is in finance, teaching and Youth Work.

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Kerry Allison

Charity Coordinator

Kerry Allison

Retired from British Army after 22 years of service, where she latterly served in the QARANC as a registerd nurse. Settled in Norfolk with her husband, two step-daughters and elderly tabby cat. Fan of crochet and cocktails, although not at the same time!

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Evie Lucas

General Assistant

Evie Lucas

I began volunteering at the bridge for heroes in June 2022 and later became employed as a general assistant. My aim is to make everyone at the Bridge for Heroes feel welcome and happy when they come in. I enjoy chatting, spending time with the beneficiaries and listening to their stories.

OUR CORE VOLUNTEERS

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Ivan Dawson

Fundraiser

Ivan

Ivan has been volunteering since the Charity opened the Bridge Drop-in Centre. He enjoys fundraising and chatting to other veterans. He is also a stickler for wearing hats!

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Anne Johnson

Activity Support
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Steve Millard

Bridge Centre & Activity Support
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Mark Howard

Fundraiser
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Dorothy Blake

Bridge Centre Support
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Dave Woodhouse

Bridge Centre Support

Dave W

Dave is Chief Washerupper, but is always happy to volunteer in all areas of running the Bridge Centre. He brings laughter to the group sessions and is happy to chat with any new beneficiaries that come through our doors.
Dave loves lattes and ice cream!/

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Lewis Palmer

Outside Spaces Support
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Jamie Cox

Bridge Centre Support

Jamie

Jamie is a dab hand at keeping things clean and tidy, and making sure everyone has a brew.

OUR TRUSTEES

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Steve Russell BCAo

Chair of Trustees
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Sharon Edwards

Finance Trustee
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Tim Wiskin

Health & Safety Trustee
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Siobhan Vaughan

Beneficiary Support Trustee
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Lindsey Wood

Service Delivery & Governance Trustee
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Wendy Human

Governance & Grants Trustee
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Emma Harrison

Communications Trustee
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Dave Human

Staffing & Activities Trustee

GET IN TOUCH

REGISTERED ADDRESS

The Bridge for Heroes
52a South Clough Lane
King’s Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1SE

contact@thebridgeforheroes.org

01553 760230

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