Throughout my adult life I have been actively involved with community enterprises as a volunteer, as an officer and as a consultant.  I have worked with a number of organisations across the North and Midlands, many of which have been Locality members, as is Burton Street.

I am now retired, but maintain a commitment to the development of community and social enterprise, and I am really looking forward to serving as a trustee at Burton Street.

My other interests include walking in the Peak District, quilting, ballroom dancing and spending time with my grandchildren.

I was born and bred in Walkley on 5th June 1937. I am married to Bill and have 2 children and 6 grandchildren. I retired from the Post Office as a counter clerk after 27 years’ service. I have always had a lot of interest in people. I was on the Governors at both Walkley and Myers Grove Schools and can honestly say I enjoyed every minute.

I attend Hampden View Chapel and after 6 years, I think I have some knowledge of what people in this community have an interest in. Being a trustee of the Burton Street Foundation has been a great joy to me, it’s always been there and is a life line to many people of different walks of life.

I started a tea dance for over-50’s many years ago and the group is still going strong. I also started a forum for vulnerable adults at Burton Street, to give them the opportunity to have a say and get feedback from me on meetings I attend.

I feel strongly that Burton Street is an asset for the surrounding area. I have been on the Board for around 13 years and long may it continue.

John is Head of Market Development and Investment at the Community Shares Unit, based at Co-operatives UK. John has a history working with community and social enterprises in the city and nationally, especially focusing on business planning and assessing investment. Previously John has worked for funders and other support organisations. In 2015 John worked with Burton Street Foundation to help access investment from Power to Change for the Bamforth Building redevelopment. John lives in Sheffield and enjoys getting out in the peaks with his family on foot or bike or in a tent. 

Jane has been a volunteer at Burton Street and a member of FOBS(Friends of Burton Street) volunteering and fundraising group for around 10 years since her retirement from teaching.

Jane taught for 38 years in 3 Secondary schools in Sheffield, teaching P.E., Health and Social Care, being Head of Year and Key Stage Manager.

Jane has been a weekly volunteer in the café and catering departments at Burton Street for around 10 years and became a trustee in 2015.

I have been a Trustee at Burton Street since November 2019 having formerly been employed by the organisation as Minute Taker for the Board of Trustees monthly meeting. I am engaged as Secretary for BSF and am looking to expand that role for the benefit of both the Trustees and the organisation. I am not involved in a voluntary or other capacity with any other company or organisation.

My working life was spent in the law in the private and public sectors and in industry. My last employment was at PM Property Lawyers in Sheffield which was a supervisory role advising on risk and compliance in domestic conveyancing matters.

I am married, live locally and have two daughters and two grandchildren. I attend a local gym. I am a season ticket holder at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. I am a keen reader (mainly biography) and am a fan of the Arts, concerts, theatre, film, exhibitions etc.

Patrick is husband and father of two. His son attends Burton Street, and his daughter is currently studying in Manchester. He has been an academic for 30 years and hopes to be able to help out with grant writing to secure funding for Burton Street. As an academic in engineering, he intends to put his knowledge of energy efficiency to help reduce the bills and carbon footprint of the Burton Street.

In his spare time, he can be found out in the Peak District on a variety of bikes or with his family walking but mainly eating cake.

Vicky works for the University of Sheffield as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team.  Prior to this she spent 15 years as a Primary/Early Years teacher.  Vicky joined us in 2023 and is looking forward to being a trustee at Burton Street Foundation. Vicky lives locally with her husband and daughter.  Her current hobbies are sewing, crochet and baking.

I moved to Sheffield in 2012 where I trained as Learning Disability Nurse at Sheffield Hallam University. During my time at University, I met my now husband and we have remained in Sheffield ever since.  I’m really proud to be a Learning Disability Nurse and have a keen interest in addressing health inequalities, early intervention and compassionate leadership.  I also have a postgraduate diploma in Public Health Nursing.

Since qualifying, I have worked predominantly in the mental health sector, including inpatient care for people with mental health needs and learning disabilities, school nursing and children’s mental health. I am currently a team manager for an NHS children’s mental health support team, working in schools. As a nurse I’m passionate about delivering high quality, safe services and hope to bring this passion and experience into my work as a trustee for the Burton Street Foundation. 

As a student nurse I had one of my placements with the Burton Street Foundation and have always thought of this experience and the organisation fondly. I’m excited to be back involved with the foundation and look forward to helping shape the service.

At the weekends you will usually find me in a coffee shop or visiting family in Liverpool.

I was born in Liverpool and moved to  Leeds in 1989 to study dentistry. I worked as a dentist in West Yorkshire, Scotland and Leicestershire before moving to Sheffield with my family in 2006. 

I recently retired from working as a Consultant Dentist in Special Care Dentistry in Derbyshire and managing the community dental services as Clinical Director/Clinical Lead. During my working career I focused on advocating for patients and their families who faced healthcare barriers due to their additional needs to increase their access to dentistry and holistic healthcare. It is my understanding of the governance required by organisations and the complexities of barriers to health care that I hope will be of value to The Burton Street Foundation.

As part of my job role I used Makaton, sedation and hypnotherapy.  During my career I was Chair of the Board of Examiners for the Diploma in Special Care Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons (England), Training Programme Director for Specialty Training and Chair of the Managed Clinical Network for Special Care Dentistry for the East Midlands. 

I really enjoy volunteering at The Burton Street Foundation and seeing firsthand the dedication of the support workers and the whole Burton Street Team. I am currently training for accreditation as a Humanist Celebrant. 

I practice yoga, love to take long walks in the countryside with my husband and cocker spaniel and enjoy spending time with our adult children.