Thalidomide Trust

Registered Charity Number: 266220

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Staff

Dr Martin W. Johnson BD PhD MSc FRSA
Director

Responsibilities:

  • To serve the beneficiaries under the guidance of the Trustees
  • To maintain the reputation of the Trust
  • The day-to-day operation of the Trust
  • To maintain and develop forward planning for the Trust.
  • The control and proper distribution of the annual income of the Trust.
  • To ensure that the Trust is adequately staffed.
  • To take steps to ensure that all funds are spent prudently and that all reasonable economies are effected.
  • Providing the Trustees with all appropriate support in the performance of their roles and duties.

Mrs Sue Brooks
Secretary (PA to Director)

Responsibilities:

  • The provision of secretarial and administrative support to the Director.
  • Secretarial support to the Trustees.
  • Secretarial support to the Management team.

Mr John E. Hurley BSc FCMA
Finance Director

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the Director in his financial responsibilities to the Trustees and by the provision of all statutory financial reports.
  • Supporting the Trustees in their financial responsibilities for the Trust by providing them with financial reporting and the management of income and expenditure.
  • Supporting the beneficiaries of the Trust by the processing and payment of grants.
  • Liaison with fund managers controlling the investment funds of the Trust.
  • Maintaining the financial planning for the Trust.
  • Providing the National Advisory Council with the financial information necessary for the performance of its duties.
  • Monitoring changes in relevant legislation (to include Charity, Employment, Health and Safety and Financial Law) and advising the Director and Trustees accordingly.
  • Ensuring the accurate recording and maintenance of the financial and beneficiary information of the Trust.

Mr Philip Jackson
Accounts Assistant

Responsibilities:

  • Processing payment requests.
  • Maintaining trust financial records
  • Preparation of financial records

Mr R Alan Summerside FRGS MRIN ARAeS
Support Programme Director

Responsibilities:

  • Directing the Thalidomider Support Programme, comprising:
    • Health and Care Provision
    • Support for Independent Living
    • The Health Information Service
  • Directing the Individual Beneficiary Review programme.

Mr Tim Darrington
Independent Mobility Adviser

Responsibilities:

  • The supervision of the Trust vehicle fleet.
  • Advising on aids to mobility and home adaptations for beneficiaries.
  • Advising on home and respite care provision.

Mrs Linda Patching
Secretary

Responsibilities:

  • Secretarial support to the management team.
  • Office administration support.
  • Database maintenance.

Honorary Advisers

Dr Claus Newman MB BS FRCP FRCPCH DCH

Consultant Paediatrician

  • Medical Adviser to The Trust