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Company Directors

Our company directors are all parent carers, bringing their lived experience to help guide and shape the organisation. They provide leadership and oversight to ensure the organisation is well run, financially sound and meeting its legal responsibilities. Working alongside the staff team, the directors help set the strategic direction while making sure the voices and experiences of parent carers remain at the heart of every decision we make.

Natalie

Director

Natalie is a parent carer of five children, including children with autism, ADHD and other complex needs. She joined the forum in January 2020, motivated by a strong desire to help other families access the support and understanding they deserve. Natalie brings her lived experience and passion for improving services for families into her role as a director.

Rachel

Director

Rachel is a mum of two children with additional needs, including ADHD, autism and other complex needs. She has a background in childcare and brings valuable experience and understanding to her role. Rachel also helps to run the ADHD Yeovil group, supporting families locally and helping to build strong parent networks.

Ruth

Director/CEO

Ruth is a parent carer of two adult children with additional needs, including ADHD, autism and medical needs. She joined the forum in September 2014 and became Chair in 2015. She brings extensive lived experience and a strong commitment to working with local services to improve support for families. She also works as a Contact Associate, supporting other parent carer forums.

Steering Group

The steering group supports the directors by helping to guide the forum’s aims and priorities. They provide constructive challenge and advice to make sure the forum is well managed, effective, and focused on what matters most to parent carers and families.

The group is made up of parent carers who bring a range of experience and knowledge. Their role is to share ideas, highlight challenges, and ensure that the forum continues to reflect the needs of local families.