ARE:
Trained to a competent level and continue to develop their skills and knowledge.
It’s a hello! from all the team at MAIN …
MAIN has an amazing Board of Trustees, who understand the needs of our families, and want to make a real lasting difference to our children, young people and adults who access MAIN daily, our staff, interns and volunteers go above and beyond; bringing laughter and lightness into our building and to the lives of those we support.
All of our people:
TRUSTEES
Trustees at MAIN are responsible for ensuring that the charity is effectively carrying out its purposes and adheres to its governing documents. They must comply with the legal requirements set by the Charity Commission and Companies House, while also acting in the best interests of the charity. Trustees are expected to exercise reasonable care and skill in their decision-making, uphold the charity’s accountability, and work to reduce the risk of liability. Overall, their role is to ensure the charity operates legally, ethically, and in a manner that promotes its long-term success.
PETE STEAD
Trustee Chair February 2025
Director at P&HS Architects
ABOUT ME
In my spare time, I enjoy climbing, cooking, boxing and spending time walking my Labradors.
LINDA DICKINSON
Trustee
Designated Safeguarding Officer
ABOUT ME
In my spare time, I love spending time with my children and grandchildren, gardening and helping others.
DEBBIE SULLIVAN
Trustee
Director / Retirered Chartered Accountant
ABOUT ME
I enjoy renovating furniture in my spare time, gardening and spending time with family and friends.
LINDA JONES
Trustee
Director / Specialist Nurse Practitioner (Occupational Health)
ABOUT ME
I like spending time with my husband, my rescue dogs and chicken, my garden and an old house that loves a makeover
GRANT GLENDINNING
Trustee
Chief Executive and Group Principal, Education Training Collective
ABOUT ME
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, friends, music, travelling to new places, curries and running.
MAXINE FREER
Trustee
OOK One of a Kind – Marketing and Brand Awareness Managing Director
ABOUT ME
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, friends, exercising and cooking with my children.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
A senior leader at MAIN acts as a spokesperson and ambassador, promoting the strategic vision of the charity while building strong external relationships to enhance its voice and reputation, as well as that of its benefactors. They ensure robust operational and financial reporting systems to maintain transparency and accountability. Elevating the charity’s brand recognition is a key focus, alongside developing and leading a strong management team.
The senior leader provides overall leadership and guidance, taking responsibility for the charity’s administration and financial management. They work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop long-term strategies and business plans, overseeing the charity’s overall direction to ensure its mission and goals are effectively achieved.
HEATHER WHYMAN
Chief Executive Officer
ABOUT ME
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, walking, visiting new places, spending time with family and friends.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
MAIN are passionate about making a real difference to our families and those we serve, everyone within MAIN has excellent skills, knowledge and experiences that are relatable, specific to autism, neurodivergent, learning disability and complex needs.
MAIN will continue to work with our families, support our young people and create spaces that are person centred.
KIMBERLEY FIELD
Service Team Manager – Teesside
ABOUT ME
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, crocheting and visiting new places.
NANA KOJO ARHINFUL-YEBOAH
Finance Manager
ABOUT ME
I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, I love spending time with family, watching football and reading.
CO-ORDINATORS
LEANNE CROCKETT
Service Team Coordinator
ABOUT ME
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, walking, being outdoors and movies.
TRACEY ELGEY
Service Team Coordinator
ABOUT ME
In my spare time, I love travelling, spending time with family and friends, keeping fit and reading.
KATHERINE PALMER
Coordinator – Alternate Education & Adult Day Services
ABOUT ME
I love spending time with my family, walking my dog, reading and visiting new places.
Facilitators
APARNA CHANDRAN
Facilitator – Adult Day Service
ABOUT ME
I enjoy spending my free time crafting, I also love listening to music, which helps me relax and stay inspired.
BROOKE HALL
Facilitator – Adventurers, Wednesday Afterschool Club. Saturday Youth Group & Tween & Teens
ABOUT ME
I enjoy spending time with my family, my partner, going on long walks and baking.
CARRIE WOOD-WOOLEY
Facilitator – Adult Group – Inbetweeners – Tuesday After School Club
ABOUT ME
I love spending time with family and friends, visiting new people
LEAH GRAHAM
Facilitator – Pre-Post Diagnosis Support Teesside
ABOUT ME
I like spending time with my partner, walking our dog and visiting family and friends.
SOPHIE ANDREWS
Facilitator – Sunday Youth Group – Show Stoppers – Thurs / Fri After School Club – Sunday Explorers
ABOUT ME
I enjoy dance, my animals, my dog NALA is now a therapy dog and is now part of the MAIN family
MARIE HUTCHINSON
Floating Facilitator
ABOUT ME
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, gardening and being outdoors
EMMA CUTHBERT
Floating Facilitators
ABOUT ME
I enjoy time with my son, attending his football matches and seeing family
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
RORY BRADY
Office Administration Support
ABOUT ME
In my spare time, I enjoy playing computer games and spending time with my family.
OUR PARTNERS:
