Meet the Team

We care about our communities.

We have over 140 full and part-time staff working for the Foundation, supporting 20,000 people a year across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham.

We are led by a dedicated, knowledgeable board of trustees who have a passion for making the North East the best it can be.

They, alongside a number of board committees, steer our Chief Executive and senior leadership team on strategic direction, who lead our employees in carrying out the day-to-day activities of the organisation across the region.

Meet the Team

Lesley Spuhler OBE DL

Lesley Spuhler OBE DL

Chief Executive Officer

Jamie Wright

Jamie Wright

Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO

Clare Wilson

Clare Wilson

Chief Commercial and Fundraising Officer

Liz Barton-Jones

Liz Barton-Jones

Head of Impact and Insight

Kate Smith

Head of Marketing & Communications

Jemma Dowson

Jemma Dowson

Head of Customer Experience and Beacon General Manager

Lynn Cuthbertson

Lynn Cuthbertson

Head of Support Services and EDI Lead

Lucy Todhunter

Lucy Todhunter

Head of Belonging and Social Connectivity

Emma Carter

Emma Carter

Designated Safeguarding Officer

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