Human Resources Consultant & YMCA All Saints FC Chairman
Managing Director, China Fleet Country Club
Head of Commercial Property and Estates – Wolferstans Solicitors
Local Skills Improvement Plan Project Executive – Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce
Tax Partner, Azets
Health & Safety Advisor / Trainer, No Accident Ltd
Former Head of Employability and Leadership Adviser at Plymouth City Council
Trustee, Churches Together Plymouth and Vicar of St Pancras Church Plymouth
HR Advisor at Plymouth Learning Partnership
Supply Chain Director at Babcock International Group
Governance Structure
Chair of Trustees >> Vice Chair of Trustees >> Trustees >> Leadership Team
Trustee Committees
Finnance Sub-Committee
- Purpose: The Finance Sub-Committee (FSC) is established to provide robust oversight and expert guidance on the financial health, management, and sustainability of YMCA Plymouth, ensuring sound financial governance.
- Membership: The Sub-Committee shall be chaired by a Trustee with specialist finance expertise, who is not the Trustee Chair of the main Board.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Review: Review and scrutinise annual and quarterly financial accounts, providing detailed analysis and suggestions for ratification at Full Board Meetings.
- Performance Scrutiny: Scrutinise the financial performance of the Finance Director and CEO, ensuring effective resource management and adherence to financial policies.
- Risk Management: Maintain diligent oversight of YMCA Plymouth’s financial risks, regularly reviewing and challenging the financial risk register.
- Budget Oversight: Review and recommend the annual budget to the Full Board, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial sustainability.
- Internal Controls: Monitor the effectiveness of internal financial controls and recommend improvements as necessary.
- Investment Oversight: Provide oversight of the charity’s investment strategy and performance, if applicable.
- Spend Limits & Authorisation Matrix: Review and recommend adjustments to the Full Board regarding the “Delegated Financial Authority Limits” for the CEO, Finance Director, and Leadership Team (inclusive of setting budgeted / non-budgeted spend limits).
- Debtors & Creditors: Review Debtors and Creditors lists, making recommendations for appropriate action plans.
Reporting & Meetings:
- The FSC will meet quarterly, at least two weeks prior to each Full Board meeting, to allow sufficient time for report preparation and distribution.
- The Sub-Committee will formally report its findings, recommendations, and any significant concerns to the Full Board of Trustees.
Strategic Direction Sub-Committee (SDC)
Purpose: The Strategic Direction Sub-Committee (SDSC) is established to provide focused oversight and guidance on the strategic development and long-term vision of YMCA Plymouth, ensuring alignment with its mission and charitable objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and Monitoring: Regularly review progress against the current strategic plan and monitor key performance indicators.
- Growth Identification: Identify and evaluate new areas for organisational growth, diversification, and impact.
- Strategic Recommendations: Develop and present strategic recommendations to the Full Board of Trustees for discussion, approval, and implementation.
- Strategic Planning Support: Provide direct support and constructive challenge to the CEO and Business Development Manager in the formulation and refinement of YMCA Plymouth’s 5-Year Strategic Plan.
- Accountability and Oversight: Hold the CEO and Business Development Manager accountable for the effective delivery and implementation of the agreed Strategic Plan.
- Risk Mitigation: Consider strategic risks and opportunities, advising the full Board on appropriate mitigation and exploitation strategies.
Reporting & Meetings:
- The SDC will meet a minimum of twice yearly.
- The SDC will formally report its findings and recommendations to the Full Board of Trustees following each meeting.
