The Hearts Behind Our Work
Our charity’s work would not be possible without the support of a team of dedicated volunteers who give their time and energy to support us. Thank you to you all.
Nik Noone - Co-CEO
Nik has worked in the voluntary sector for almost 20 years' the majority of this time has been focused on tackling disadvantage,
discrimination, violence and abuse, in roles including: Director of Off Centre
(Young Persons charity); CEO of Galop (The UKs’ LGBT+ specialist Domestic
Abuse, Sexual Violence and Hate Crime charity); and Head / National Lead
of Respects Young Peoples Service (a leading National Domestic Abuse
charity).
Sandi Marshall - Co-CEO
Sandi has a wide experience across sectors, but mainly in
the voluntary sector, working in charities that support positive mental health. She has been a senior leader for over ten years, a CEO for over five,
and is also a qualified and practicing Executive Coach, as well as a jeweller.
She brings her passions for creativity, inclusion and empowerment to her role
at Walthew House.
Sandra Knott -
Sandra joined in 2021 working in the office as Admin Support & ActivitiesCo-ordinator.
She supports the daily running of the office, dealing with room
hire, banking and general enquiries. She also leads the planning of activities and events for service users and organises community fundraising events. Sandra is a qualified Independent Advocate (C&G Level 2) supporting people with sight loss and has BSL level 1 signing.
June Battye – Deaf Services Lead & Youth Club Coordinator
June has worked at Walthew House since 2010 as our Youth Club Coordinator running our weekly Youth Club for children with a sensory loss aged 5 – 14.
She is a qualified Independent Advocate (Level 2 ARC award in Independent Advocacy) supporting people with hearing loss. June also delivers training for our Deaf First Responder Service and for Deaf Awareness/Hearing Loss. She has BSL Level 6 signing and is our BSL tutor teaching Signature accredited Level 1 & 2 BSL courses and introduction to BSL courses.
Teresa Wild - Information Officer
Teresa originally started working at Walthew House in 2008, helping with the day to day running of the office. And being our BSL interpreter. She retired in 2022 but has now returned working as part of our team. Teresa also supports our Deaf Advocacy team and coordinates the Deaf First Responder Service and is one of our new Deaf First Responders.
Lynda O’Brien -Independent Advocate for the Deaf
Lynda joined the team at Walthew House in 2024 and is now a fully qualified Independent Advocate (C&G Level 2) supporting people with hearing loss. Lynda first came to Walthew House around 15 years ago when she joined Stockport Deaf Sports Social Club whilst starting her BSL learning journey and undertaking Deaf Awareness courses. She continues to attend weekly and supports the club when she can.
Vinny O’Brien
Vinny is a familiar face with the services users at Walthew House. He has supported us through volunteering and has been involved in many other things over the years. Since 2022 Vinny has been our Youth Development Worker in our Youth Club. Vinny is responsible for mentoring, coaching and supporting individuals, encouraging young people to develop their self-awareness, independence and individuality. He comes with a wealth of skills and experience including training in Climbing, Caving, Orienteering, Canoeing and Kayaking Coaching, Archery and Summer Mountaineering.
Nina Chesworth
Nina is the Project Coordinator at Walthew House, with a primary focus on the VI 1-to-1 project. She is passionate, creative, and driven, and brings a unique blend of experiences and perspectives to her work. Nina describes herself as being made up of many building blocks—among them, she is a mother, an advocate, a creative, a blind woman, and someone who enjoys a little fun along the way. These elements shape who Nina is and inspire the work she does at Walthew House. Her goal is to empower those around her and make a positive impact through every project she leads.
Shannon Gorman
Coming soon.