Martin Hallows Professionally, I work in HR for a global medical technology business, and have spent all my career in large, multi-national corporations. Outside of work, I am a husband and father to two children. My son has a learning disability, and I have seen first hand the critical role that expert support and services…
We have an exciting and unique trustee position where a manager at Aligra does a one-year placement at Phoenix. Leah is the first to take on this opportunity, with ‘win-win’ benefits. She will develop her management skills including leadership and financial management, gaining experience of an organisation that embraces diversity and creates a safe and…
Claire Gallagher I was invited in to Phoenix Enterprises to provide some training to the staff, and I was impressed by the kindness, compassion and drive to support the vulnerable adults that come to Phoenix. So when I was asked to consider joining the board of trustees, of course I said yes! I am a…
Rob Hardwick I’ve spent my career working in and around scientific research, first hands-on in the lab, and now more on the management and policy side of things. Along the way, I’ve always been drawn to the people side of science: mentoring, coaching, and helping others to navigate their careers and reach their potential. I’m…
Kim Eggleton Once I’d made a decision to retire, I knew that I would like to get involved in a charitable organisation. Luckily I was pointed in the direction of Phoenix by a work colleague and former chair of Phoenix (Mark Neilson). He thought that my experiences of over 20 years in a warehouse environment…
Kate Ball I first became involved with Phoenix Enterprises in 2022 through a workplace volunteering scheme and was immediately struck by the fantastic atmosphere in the warehouse. I’ve since returned a few times for volunteering and each time seen the value and benefit brought to the service users. I was also roped into the 2024…
Dawn Murden Phoenix’s mission deeply resonates with me. My mum experienced complex mental health challenges after I was born, and I’ve often wondered how different her life might have been if an organisation like Phoenix had existed then. I also have a young niece and nephew with a rare chromosome deletion, so I’m acutely aware…
Clare McDougall Not a day goes by without me being awestruck by the fabulous staff, trustees and volunteers at Phoenix – their patience, dedication, creativity and resilience is inspiring! In many ways my life experience to-date has been preparing me for this role at Phoenix. It starts with my beloved Grandmère who founded Cluny Farm…
Mark Burton I originally trained and qualified in Graphic Design and Illustration and loved my years working as a freelance Illustrator. I did commissions for lots of high profile advertising agencies, book publishers and popular high-street magazines. This led to offers of teaching at local colleges, which I grabbed with both hands. After qualifying as…
Karen Hyde I’ve worked in the Mailing Fulfilment industry for many years both as an employee and self-employed. At Phoenix I’ve used my skills to grow the range of services that we offer, introduced new working practices and improved quality and turnaround. Our people at Phoenix never cease to amaze me with their ability and…