The team
![Ian Soars, CEO](/media/j5knmsmy/spurgeons-team-ian-soars.webp?width=100&height=100&quality=10&rnd=133474589755370000)
![Annelize Mynhardt, Chief Operating Officer](/media/oxkbaj5j/spurgeons-team-annelize-mynhardt.webp?width=100&height=100&quality=10&rnd=133474589576500000)
![A photograph of Kate Roberts](/media/hy2bmiek/kate-roberts-headshot.jpg?width=100&height=100&quality=10&rnd=133595562024170000)
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![Lorraine White, Director of Commissioned Services](/media/hqfe4rbd/spurgeons-team-lorraine-white.webp?width=100&height=100&quality=10&rnd=133474589995430000)
![Ann-Marie Fisher, Head of Communications and Digital Services](/media/n2bdtof4/spurgeons-team-ann-marie-fisher.webp?width=100&height=100&quality=10&rnd=133474589023300000)
![Karen Ortiz-McAvoy, Head of Strategic Programmes and Governance](/media/px5k4b2c/spurgeons-team-karen-ortiz-mcavoy.webp?width=100&height=100&quality=10&rnd=133474589337130000)
Developing Family Hubs in Birmingham, teamwork, multi-agency working, co-location and co-delivery of quality services with our new partners in the Community, Faith Communities and Voluntary Sector.
Provide leadership and management within the practice review and development related to safeguarding including writing and reviewing child protection procedures and quality assurance.
I am the County Manager for Quality and Practice in the Wiltshire family hubs, where I bring 15 years of experience in the early years sector.
Responsible for developing and delivering support for families through community based family hubs and oversight of 3 early years settings and family support team in South East.
As Head of Service I oversee a number of local authority contracts including Wiltshire Family Hubs, Elmbridge Family Centres and Birmingham Young Carers.
Our trustees
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Chris joined our Board of Trustees in 2020.
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Colin joined the Board of Trustees in 2023.
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David joined our Board of Trustees in 2021.
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Linda joined our Board of Trustees in 2022.
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Michelle joined our Board of Trustees in 2020.
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Chair of Board. Mike joined our Board of Trustees in 2022.
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Nicky joined our Board of Trustees in 2020.
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Vice-Chair of Board. Phil joined our Board of Trustees in 2019.
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Special Advisor since October 2023, and previously Trustee for 6 years.
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Tim joined our Board of Trustees in 2022.
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Debbie joined our Board of Trustees in July 2024.
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Rachel joined our Board of Trustees in July 2024.
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Louise joined our Board of Trustees in July 2024.
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Alicia joined our Board of Trustees in July 2024.
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Berry joined as Special Advisor in July 2024.