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Retired Director of MCD Project Management, advising the commercial, public and third sector, focusing on business development, change management, funding and continuity planning. Chair, Wild Goose Rural Training, a Worcestershire based charity providing learning support to people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues. Former Governor, Newman University and Chair of the University’s Finance Committee.
Henry is the grandson of the last family chairman of Chance Brothers, Sir Hugh Chance, and descended from both of the founders, Lucas and William Chance. He lives in Shropshire where he is a past Deanery Lay Chairman and parish council chairman, longstanding branch officer of the Royal British Legion and an active member of a number of trusts and other voluntary organisations. He brings experience in heritage regeneration projects and is especially keen on community engagement and education. He is proud to be Patron of the Smethwick Heritage Centre and museum and the 125 Committee of West Smethwick Park. Henry is a director of financial services company Arkney Ltd and founded a charity promoting the teaching of Essential Life Skills in schools.
Has over 20 years experience of working in Sandwell developing communities and resident groups to improve their quality of life in areas of housing and community regeneration. Previously Chair of a local Smethwick secondary school and on the board of a Womens Refuge and Citizens Advice Bureau. Working for a community-led Community organisation supporting residents and communities to harness their skills to share with communities they live within.
A Commercial Property Lawyer with Excello Law. Madelene is experienced in acting for large and small commercial firms as well as residential developers and investors. Prior to working with Excello Law, Madelene worked with Martin Kaye LLP as Head of Commercial Property, at Silks Solicitors as Head of Commercial Property, and at Harrison Clark as a Commercial Property Lawyer.
With an engineering degree from Liverpool University John worked for Kier and then Mowlem and was involved in numerous construction projects across the UK. In 1999 John set up a construction social enterprise in the East Midland which grew to a £13m turnover before integrating into two social housing organisations. In 2012 John joined Big Issue Invest and by 2013 was elevated to MD for the TBI Group to strengthen and develop its infrastructure. John has a passion for Victorian engineering. Delivering value to individuals/communities that are not necessarily being supported and given opportunity, is a driving ethos for him.
Tonia has lived in Smethwick for most of her life. She has worked in her local community for 15 years and is CEO of a very busy medium sized charity. Previous to that she worked at Big Lottery Funds Awards for All programme. She is well connected in the local area and is passionate about local people and places.
Tom has been an Investment Manager at Quilter Cheviot for 14-years and is a charity specialist within the Birmingham office, managing funds on behalf of charity and not-for-profit organisations. Having studied Money, Banking and Finance at The University of Birmingham and now as a local resident, Tom is keen to help redevelop the Chance site for the benefit of both the local and wider communities.
Kieran has just graduated after spending the last 4 years studying a Bsc in Politics with International Relations at Aston University. As a local resident and after spending 1 year on a voluntary placement with CHT Kieran has become very passionate about being part of what could be the most significant regeneration project in Sandwell. As a member of the Board, he believes he will be a voice in representing the young people who eventually take up the mantle of protecting heritage such as Chance Glassworks.
Joshua has grown-up in Smethwick and has a keen interest in social history, particularly the lives of the working people of Sandwell. He currently works for the National Trust, looking after conservation and volunteering and hopes that he can bring some of his expertise to the Chance Heritage Trust. Josh is passionate about the regeneration of Sandwell and raising awareness for the CHT and wants to help bring the local communities together to understand the public benefits of the scheme and ensure the survival of the Chance site.
Suzanne is a CIMA Fellow with over 30 years commercial finance experience within several industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Government, Global Publishing and most recently a national children’s charity. Suzanne has been involved in several complex national and international financial projects, has a BA Honours Degree in Accounting and is a Member of the Institute of Directors. Although not a native to Sandwell, Suzanne became interested in CHT whilst volunteering on the Lighthouse Project and wanted to become actively involved in helping CHT achieve their vision and goals.
