THE BRIDGE (EAST MIDLANDS) - Key Persons
Bhavna is a Health and Well-being consultant, and works as a Life Coach. Her mission is to identify the underlying causes of an individual's problems, before finding solutions to help centre their physicality and emotions, whilst improving their well-being. Bhavna has a short-lived experience of homelessness and how the 'Unknowing of tomorrow' feels. She believes that this personal knowledge and life experience will enable her to bring that experience to the Board in supporting The Bridge.
David has a background in the chilled food industry, including being Chief Executive of a PLS and for the last 15 years running his own business. Ten years as a trustee at Nottinghamshire Housing Association has given David an insight into the problems around homelessness. In his own time, David is now a keen golfer and treasurer of the village cricket club.
Gary has been involved in the voluntary sector for over 40 years as a volunteer, trustee and staff member working in local communities in Hull and Newcastle. He has also managed the students volunteering and supported the Loughborough Winter Shelter in its set up. Gary has been in grant management and assessment for over 20 years and brings to the Board a broad range of knowledge and expertise in the sector ranging from governance to finances.
Halinka has over 25 years HR experience including 10 years as Head of HR for a social housing provider. She is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and a Registered Member of the BACP.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Managing Director of a HR
Jay is the Managing Director of a HR and IT Consultancy company. She has over 30 years HR and management experience including 9 years as Head of HR in a local authority Social Care environment. Jay is a Chartered Member of the CIPD. An avid networker throughout the Leicestershire area, she supports many local charities and businesses in the UK.
Job Titles:
- Trustee
- Business Development Manager at Dalycom
Joe is a Business Development Manager at Dalycom, a Loughborough based telecoms company. In his previous career he was the Health and Fitness Manager at Nottingham Forest working in the community with disadvantaged children and adults. He has worked in a number of management roles in local and national businesses and is passionate about giving back to charities and the community.
Richard was employed in education for over 40 years, working as a lecturer and manager in Further Education and then for local authorities as an Inspector/Adviser and most recently, oftsted. He is also a local primary school governor and trustee of a charity providing opportunities for disadvantaged young people. Richard is actively engaged in a local church community and enjoys golf, walking with his wife and singing.