Our People
We are a small but mighty team, dedicated to supporting and standing alongside people with learning disabilities. Lived experience is at the heart of what we do.
61% of our team have a learning disability
45% have a learning difficulty, identify as neurodivergent or have other disabilities.
These experiences and perspectives make our work stronger, help us understand challenges first-hand, and ensure our services truly reflect the needs of our community.
Sunnybank Team

Chief Executive Officer &
Safeguarding Lead
Dorothy Watson

Senior Manager: Co-production &
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Claire Dawson

Advocacy Manager (Voices) &
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Annie Doherty-Smith

Clubs & Actvities Manager (Choices)
Lesley Scott

Deputy Advocacy Manager (Voices)
Lorraine Tappenden

Choices Officer
Jovi E

Choices Officer
Alex C
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Communications Coordinator
Sarah Ronaldson

Operations Coordinator
Lina Jardim

Sunnybank Events DJ
Martin B

Sunnybank Dance Class Teacher
Sam D
Understand Us Team

Understand Us Consultant
Ashleigh K

Understand Us Consultant
David T

Understand Us Consultant
Maria S

Understand Us Consultant
Jennifer C

Understand Us Consultant
Beth T

Understand Us Consultant
Vicky K

Understand Us Consultant
Grace H

Learn more about our people

Our Impact Report
For more about our impact over the last year, take a look at our 23/24 report.

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