SUPPORT4SIGHT - Key Persons
Amrat spent most of his early scientific career in academia and research, and has provided analytical and quality assurance services in pharmacology to ensure the safety of drug development. In recent years, Amrat has supported education and training of bioscientists, as well as the NHS workforce. As an expert in digital learning and curriculum design, he ensures safety, inclusivity, and accessibility. Amrat is a Trustee at Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) and Associate Non-Executive Director at the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), and hopes to use his experience to support the effective governance of Support 4 Sight and to further its work, including advising on digital processes.
Andrew Streeter joined us in 2006.
"Sometime ago, when I was, unwell I gave up ten or more Trusteeships but I retained my position at Support for Sight as the most important and doing the most valuable work for the Community."
Colin joined us in 2023
I have worked for national sight loss organisations for over 15 years. I worked for Action for Blind People as a welfare rights officer and supporting blind and partially sighted people find sustainable employment. I currently work for the Macular Society where I have developed and run the Society's Working Age and Young Peoples' Service.
I live with Stargardt Disease and am registered as SSI. I feel that my lived experience gives me a great insight in how to develop services for blind a partially sighted people. However, the services i set up are what people with sight loss tell me they want.
I wanted to become a trustee for Support4Sight so i can support the charity to create and develop services for the people of Essex. I have been working with S4S for many years and i look forward to support the charity with my skills and knowledge over the next few years.
Job Titles:
- Interim Services Coordinator
Hi, I am Connie Pomphrett, I am Interim Services Coordinator.
Job Titles:
- Outreach & Communications Coordinator
I have been a part of the Charity for many years, as I was previously Graham Hawkes' Support worker, and my mother was also a staff member.
Graham joined us in 2005.
"My name is Graham Routledge and I am VIP with a guide dog which gives me my independence. I joined Support 4 Sight in 2005 and have been a Trustee ever since."
Janine joined us in 2020.
Janine Collier is currently working at Tees Law in Cambridge.
Job Titles:
- Interim Chair of Trustees
John joined us in 2017.
John has had a varied background in the construction industry, telecommunications, furniture manufacturers, the Youth Training Scheme and Community Programme, along with many years in the NHS and local government specialising in Human Resources, Training and Development. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD), and it is this expertise in people management and HR that he brings to the charity.
Job Titles:
- Funding and Technology Co - Ordinator
I have been with the Charity for over 10 years and my role at Support 4 Sight has continued to change.
Pat Arnold joined us in 2006.
Pat has been involved with people with sight loss for at least 25 years, both as a volunteer and latterly as a Trustee for Support 4 Sight.
Ruth joined us in 2022.
Since serving as CEO of CommUNITY Barnet, Barnet's Council for Voluntary Services, for six years, she has had a focus on fundraising and organisational development, and has been working in this capacity since 2014 as a freelancer with a range of organisations from small community charities to the National Gallery. Ruth is looking forward to bringing these skills to Support 4 Sight.
Shamim joined us in 2023.
With over 10 years' experience in finance, Shamim joins the board as the Treasurer for Support for Sight. She has great depth of charity finance having worked for a sight loss organisation for many years. Shamim also has great knowledge of sight loss, being partially sighted herself.
As CEO of Support 4 Sight I am keen to help steer the charity in the next stage of its development.
Job Titles:
- Services and Volunteer Manager
I work in both the hospital and community providing support, information and guidance to enable people to access and get the best from local and national services.
My name is Zsuzsi and I have been working for Support 4 Sight since 2019.