1-2 West Quay, Millbrook, Cornwall, PL10 1AS Tel: 01752 822186 Email: hello@thecarehubmillbrook.co.uk
Charity Commission Number: 1213058
Our Trustees and Staff
Trustees
Emma Powell, Chair: Emma moved to the Rame Peninsula in 1999. She is a specialist in Business Administration and IT; she worked fulltime as an IT Support Analyst for both Wimpey Construction and then the Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales. Since moving to the area, Emma has supported several small businesses and charities with her wide and varied experience and knowledge. Having been a carer for a close family member herself, she is passionate in supporting others who are or may have been in a similar position.
Mandy Shillaker, Company Secretary: Mandy worked for the Department of Work and Pensions, formerly the DHSS and DSS for 37 1/2 years, retiring as an Executive Officer. She has a wealth of experience in welfare benefits, particulary pension-relatied benefits such as Attendance Allowance, and provides direct support to those needing help in our community. Mandy has been a volunteer at the charity shop for the last 9 years.
Sarah Riggs, Trustee: Sarah came to the Rame Peninsula over 30 years ago to run her own business. She has a volunteering background as a School Governor, Parish Councillor and First Responder; Sarah was a Justice of the Peace in Adult, Youth and Family Courts for over 10 years. She is currently working at the local Foodbank. Sarah has a particular interest in the support of carers due to her own personal experiences.
Michelle Maunder, Project Coordinator: Michelle has a background of writing grant applications and projects along with coordinating and managing various grant based projects both locally and in Europe. The content has ranged from international exchanges for Senior Volunteers to the creation of major new training and support packages; all transferable skills which fit immediately into the work at the Care Hub.
Staff Members
Tracey Leggett, Volunteer Coordinator and Support Worker: Tracey has had numerous years of working in the care sector. Initially, working in elderly home care for 3 years and then as a care worker in a nursing home mainly working in end-of-life care. She then moved into a role as a senior support worker in a hostel for homeless adults, where most of the residents had issues with alcohol and drug addiction.