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…