WIRRAL MENCAP - Key Persons


Abbie Barnes

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
Hello, my name is Abbie Barnes, I'm the Office Manager at Wirral Mencap.

Anna Hoyle

Job Titles:
  • Cleaner

Ben Duggan

Job Titles:
  • Gateway Manager
Hello, my name is Ben Duggan, and I am the Gateway manager at Wirral Mencap.

Clare Newton

Job Titles:
  • Trustee
  • Chairman of Trustees and Volunteer

Damien Curtis

Job Titles:
  • Gateway Support Staff
My Name is Damien, I am a support worker on the Gateway award, I am passionate about people having fun and trying new things on the award. I am a big sport and music fan. Liverpool FC and The Smiths are my favourites!

Darren Jamieson

Job Titles:
  • Trustee
Hello, I'm Darren. I co-founded Engage Web, a digital marketing agency, in 2009 and have been working with local businesses and providing employment in the area ever since.

Debra Mearns

Job Titles:
  • Trustee
Hi, I'm Debbie Mearns and I run Tyres4U Wirral, a small family business that prides itself on high standards and providing excellent customer service.

Erin Blanchard

Job Titles:
  • Social Club Lead
Hello! My name is Erin and I'm the Social Club Lead. I manage and host the social events Wirral Mencap offers, such as Crossbow and Lunch Club with the help of our dedicated volunteers. It's my job to provide fun events where you can relax and meet new people or catch up with old friends. When you first come to a social club, I will be there to welcome you, to show you around or introduce you to some new people, and help you have a good time in a safe place. See you there!

Gemma Dunn

Job Titles:
  • Gateway Support Worker Supervisor
Hi, my name is Gemma, and I am a member of The Gateway Award staff team. I am passionate about providing a high quality of support and creating opportunities for people with a learning disability. You will see me if you attend the Gateway Award programme or out and about with our Gateway groups.

Julie Crossley

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Karen Blair

Job Titles:
  • Trustee
Hello, my name is Karen. I am a Trustee. I have also been a volunteer in the past. I joined the Board of Trustees in June 2022. For many years I have supported people with a learning disability to speak up for their rights and have their voices heard. It makes me sad and cross that some people must fight to get the same opportunities as others. I want to help Wirral Mencap change that. Because of my work, you won't see me as often as I would like. If you do, please stop me and say hello

Leanne King

Job Titles:
  • Caseworker

Leigh Broadbent

Job Titles:
  • Programmes Co - Ordinator
My name is Leigh. I am the Programme Co-ordinator for the courses we run at Wirral Mencap. You'll see me at Wirral Mencap or out and about delivering courses like walking football, photography or boccia. I am a big sports fan and I love watching football and I like to play cricket, go to the gym and go running. The mighty Everton FC are my favourite football team!

Rachel Aspey

Job Titles:
  • Programmes Development Manager
My name is Rachel Aspey and I am the Programmes Development Manager at Wirral Mencap.

Rebecca Chapman

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Sharon Nicholson - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
Hello! I'm Sharon. I joined Wirral Mencap in 2015 and have been CEO (Chief Executive Officer) since February 2020. As CEO the main thing I am responsible for is making sure we achieve the strategic goals set out in our 5-year plan.

Stacey Adams

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member