Meet our Trustees

Paul assumed the role of Chair of Trustees at Sector3 in April 2023. His strong belief in the sector's potential to make a positive impact on individuals, families, and communities, serves as a driving force behind his commitment to Sector3's mission.

Paul is a Director at St Ann's Hospice in Stockport, where he is responsible for leading the Fundraising, Finance, Trading, and Communications teams. Paul also leads on the £20m capital project for St Ann’s, with plans to construct a new world-class facility in Stockport, for the patient and families of Greater Manchester and parts of Cheshire. His previous roles at the University of Manchester and the NHS in Salford, provided him with valuable experience; working with inspirational leaders and researchers, on world-first clinical trials in partnership with international pharmaceutical companies and the medical technology industry.

As the Chair of Trustees, Paul is dedicated to showcasing the impact of the voluntary sector. He firmly believes in the power of transforming individuals' lives, emphasising the importance of community support and collaboration.

Outside of his professional life, Paul volunteers as a Team Leader and Trustee at Stockport Talking Newspaper for the blind and visually impaired. He also dabbles and participates in local radio and enjoys recording and producing podcasts.

In his role as Chair of Trustees, Paul wants to lead Sector3 with a commitment for collaboration, and a dedication to community well-being.

Margaret has over 25 years’ experience of working within the third sector and has a lifetime of volunteering roles under her belt. Previously Margaret worked as a Solicitor in private practice and she continues to have an interest in law through her lecturing and work within governance. She is passionate about supporting individuals to build their wellbeing and personal resilience. She is a qualified Mediation practitioner and enjoys Tai Chi – being a founder member of a worldwide Health Institute and a qualified Tai Chi instructor. 

Margaret loves learning and holds many professional qualifications including LLB Law degree, BSc Sociology and Psychology degree, MBA Master’s in Business Administration. She is currently studying for a Post Graduate degree in Systems Thinking in Practice with the Open University.

Margaret enjoys nothing more than spending time with her family, partner, two children, two grandchildren and four stepchildren. She also enjoys music, reading, and films.  Her current roles include: Chief Executive of Age UK Stockport & Step Out Stockport; Company Secretary of Pebble Enterprises Limited; Trustee Director of Synergy Stockport; Vice Chair of the Tai Chi for Health Institute.

Kay has over 30 years’ voluntary sector experience, working with national, regional and local charities, across health, disability and environmental sectors. She started out in fundraising, where she has held senior management positions for over 20 years.  

Kay has held a number of previous Trustee roles with a range of regional and local charities.  She has been a Director at Synergy since 2015.

Since 2006, Kay has been the Senior Manager with Walthew House, an independent charity supporting people with sight or hearing loss in Stockport.  Kay is also an independent consultant, specialising in strategic planning, management and non-contract income generation for small charities.  She is also a volunteer puppy walker with Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Dianne is the Chair of the local service user led, mental health charity, Stockport User Friendly Fellowship who have just passed the milestone of working within the Stockport community over the past 21 years.

Having lived and worked throughout Stockport over the past 30 years Dianne has supported people predominately with severe and enduring mental illness/alcohol addiction alongside offering support to family members.  

Dianne has worked closely with service providers and Commissionaires bringing about positive changes within the mental health community. Her passionate determination tries to ensure that no one gets left behind.  

On joining Sector 3 as a Trustee, Dianne commented: 

 “We are entering challenging times within Stockport, I am pleased to be joining Sector3 and look forward to giving something back to my local community working alongside likeminded people supporting change and action where needed for those who feel they are sometimes left behind.” 

Anna has an extensive marketing and communications background, having worked for a number of organisations ranging from Housing Associations, Colleges and in her current role of External Communications Manager at NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).  Within her current role, Anna is responsible for all external communications for NICE, and her work sees her working alongside a wide range of community, health and social care organisations.

Anna has lived in Stockport all her life and has always felt strongly about supporting the area in which she and her family live. From improving services for individuals to improving outcomes it is really important to Anna that Stockport continues to thrive.

On joining Sector 3 as a Trustee, Anna commented: 

“I’m looking forward to giving something back to Stockport, meeting some of the people and organisations that are making things happen and seeing how organisations can create better outcomes for individuals in Stockport”.

Mary is the founder of Stockport Advocacy, a Community Benefit Society that provides information and advocacy services across Stockport.  

Mary has an extensive background in nursing, mental health and advocacy. Having begun her career in the 70’s volunteering at her local Mencap Gateway Club she went on to qualify as a Registered Nurse working with people with a learning disability before obtaining further qualifications in nursing and psychiatric care. 

After having two children she returned to the field via a degree in Professional Studies of Learning Disabilities & further studies. This ignited a political awareness and served as an introduction to advocacy. Driven by her experience working in the large institutions in the 80’s, Mary started Stockport Advocacy in 2004 with the service growing to now obtain the contract for delivering Independent Mental Health/Care Act and NHS Advocacy. 

Mary also sits on the board of Healthwatch Oldham to give something back to the NHS out of respect for the care given to her parents in their later life.   

On joining Sector 3 as a Trustee, Mary commented: 

“The voluntary sector in Stockport is important to organisations such as ours.  We need to support, invest & nurture one another, regardless of size or cause if we are to grow and survive to strengthen the people we serve. 

Our organisation would not be where it is today without such scaffolding from peers.” 

Marie founded Jump Space - a specialist recreation centre encouraging activity and community amongst disabled and disadvantaged people - in 2008 and operates the business as the CEO.

With a background in Sports Development and coaching, Marie has been involved in grassroots to elite level sport. In her current role she is involved in all aspects of the day to day running of a small charity.

On joining Sector 3 as a Trustee, Marie says:

“I feel that voluntary sector organisations are the key provider of community services in and around Stockport and want to help work towards giving as many small organisations a voice as possible. I believe if we work together, we can make Sector3 stronger.”

Sandi is the CEO of Beacon Counselling, working within the Stockport and surrounding area community to provide counselling, groupwork and other mental health services to people of all ages, in schools, workplaces.

Sandi brings with her a background in fundraising, business development and senior leadership with experience in the charity, commercial and education sectors.

On joining Sector 3 as a Trustee, Sandi commented:

“I’m passionate about partnership working with all sectors, as I think it’s the only way we’re going to weather the difficult storms we’re all living and working our way through at the moment.”

Tanya is a Chartered Management Accountant and runs her own company working with charities, social enterprises, and owner managed businesses.

As well as helping businesses, Tanya also teaches, mentors and develops the next generation of finance professionals.

On joining Sector 3 as a Trustee, Tanya says:

“I’ve loved working with members of Sector 3’s community who are all so welcoming and aspiring and I can’t wait to get involved to help support the great work they do.”

Kristan has over 20 years experience working in the third sector and is part of the senior leadership team responsible for delivering the strategic aims of Disability Stockport.

On joining Sector 3 as a Trustee, Kristan says:

“I believe that sharing resources and knowledge with other organisations benefits our community. This is my first trustee role and I am looking forward to contributing and sharing my experience and also learning from others.”