Who’s Who at SUSTAiN
Contact Us: If you need to get in touch with anyone at SUSTAiN you can find details on the contact page.
Dave Pinwell: CEO
Dave leads the Colebridge Trust and SUSTAiN ensures that the strategic direction set by the Management Board is realised. Dave plays a key role in providing strategic support to Solihull’s Voluntary & Community sectoras well as linking it into the work of the Solihull Partnership and in developing connections with other support organisations locally, across the West Midlands and nationally.
Dave is based at our Central Solihull Office.
Charles Rapson: Operations & Enterprise Manager
Charles provides operational support for the whole organisation in a number of ways such as Marketing, Communications, IT, Accommodation, Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Reporting to funders and other key stakeholders.
Charles leads the development of our two Social Enterprises – Waterloo Woodwork and Colebridge Communications (the latter includes our very useful mobile exhibition unit) – to help us diversify our income streams and provide added value to SUSTAiN. Charles also manages a new website aimed at connecting Training providers with learners, Learn Something New
Charles is happy to provide support to voluntary groups on the things he knows best such as marketing, performance management and quality assurance.
Charles is based at our North Solihull office.
Janet Johnson: Funding Manager
A crucial member of the SUSTAiN team, Janet is responsible for securing the funding needed to deliver our plans for development. Janet also looks after Skills for Jobs, a highly successful community initiative within the Colebridge Trust which assists long term unemployed people get back into work. She also helps Maureen run the Volunteer bureau which matches volunteers with volunteer opportunities and helps Alsan our Funding Officer, whose role in supporting organisations to apply for funding.
Janet is based at our Central Solihull office.
Alan Crawford: Funding Officer
Alan brings a wealth of experience gained at BVSC to provide a support service to Voluntary & Community sector organisations with funding bids. Alan cannot write the bids for you but he can offer invaluable information, advice, guidance, training and support to help you increase your chances of success.
Alan is based at our Central Solihull office.
June Mole: Services Development Officer
June supports voluntary organisations in a number of ways such as support from local businesses, governance issues and other forms of support. Often June will signpost groups on to other members of staff or organisations who can provide specialist help. June also co-ordinates our internal communications.
June is based at our Central Solihull Office.
Andrea Davis: Development Officer (Children’s Services)
Andrea helps voluntary and community organisations (including faith groups) provide services to children through the maze of legislation, policies and procedures.
Andrea will help you ensure your service is operated as safely as possible and that voluntary service providers are working in partnership with public and statutory providers to provide children with the best support possible.
Andrea is based at our Central Solihull Office.
Maureen Shepherd: Volunteer Centre Manager
Although Maureen is employed by Warwickshire Association of Youth Clubs (WAYC), she has a desk in our office and works closely with SUSTAiN through the partnership agreement between the two organisations. Maureen is responsible for setting up volunteer centres in Chelmsley Wood and Solihull town centres as well as working with organisations that involve volunteers. As Maureen is often out and about she is best contacted on her mobile – 07919 577475.
TBA : Volunteer Co-ordinator
Responsible for the day to day running of the Volunteer Centres including the recruitment, induction and training of the volunteers who staff the centres and the process of matching volunteers to volunteering opportunities.
Steven Breese: Admin & Reception
Steven is the acting administrator and receptionist at our Central Solihull office. Steven looks after our financial transactions, database and meeting rooms as well as keeping the office running smoothly.
Steven is based at our Central Solihull Office.
Central and Community & Enterprise Staff
In addition to the above staff, there are numerous others working on different project and behind the scenes. We help people find jobs, lead healthier lifestyles, provide a range of marketing and communication services and make high quality products out of wood and fix your garden fence. Visit colebridge.org for more information.