our board of trustees
Each Trustee brings their own expertise and experience to the Board, with numerous professions and walks of life being represented.
Our Board of Trustees also includes elected representatives from the groups of people who use our services.
the board of trustees
Barbara M. Osborne T.D., BSc(Hons), MSc (Chairperson)
A committed, enthusiastic professional who retired from the NHS after 33 years service, 14 of which as Director of Nursing.
Kate Grimes (Vice Chairperson)
Kate has been on the Board of Trustees since January 2007, becoming involved through a desire to learn more about experiences for adults with learning disabilities.
Pamela Clark (Trustee)
With a career in health services since 1984, Pamela brings a wealth of experience as a Trustee of the Oaklea Trust.
Elizabeth Harkness (Trustee)
She is a very independent person who prides herself in her knowledge of the services on offer to people with disabilities.
Jonathan Pickles (Trustee)
Jonathan has extensive experience in the financial services industry and then predominately as a company director running a busy food business.
Susan O'Halloran (Trustee)
Susan brings a wealth of experience in voluntary and statutory social work with different service user groups in a variety of settings across the UK.
Pat Allen MBE (Deceased - Chairperson)
In Memory
Pat was the leading light for Oaklea Trust and Fairoak Housing Association since she formed South Cumbria Trust for Mental Handicap back in 1990.
The Oaklea Trust, part of the Oaklea Group.
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