NEWCASTLE VISION SUPPORT - Key Persons
Beth Stead is responsible for the co-ordination, organisation and facilitation of our activities delivered in a group setting for Visually Impaired people, as well as the support and guidance of our volunteers.
Beth works Tuesday to Friday 9:45am - 4:15pm
I am a fully qualified chartered accountant that specialises in helping small businesses and the self employed. I am the Honorary Treasure for NVS.
I was Professor in Public Health before retiring. My main research interest was around social isolation and loneliness in older people. My main voluntary role is a Trustee on the Board of Director.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Trustee
- Vice Chair
- Retired Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Retired chartered quantity Surveyor who has served as a trustee, vice chair and chair at various times through the restructuring process since the late 70's.
Richard joined the Board in 2017. Richard who lives and works in Newcastle is also registered as severely sight impaired. He graduated from Newcastle University in 1991, and having worked at Northumbrian Water for 12 years, has worked at Newcastle University since 2002 where he is now Assistant Director of Human Resources. Richard has a keen interest in disability and employment, and enjoys hiking and performance poetry in his spare time.