I have been involved with Diamond for almost 20 years and started volunteering back in 2001 when I ran the BBQ at the Autumn Fair for several years. I don’t own a horse and have never ridden seriously but my wife is a volunteer instructor at Diamond and our family has had a long association with the centre.

I have always enjoyed being part of Diamond and in 2009 I took over as Chairman of the Trustees. In 2023 after over 13 years as Chairman I decided to stand down but delighted to remain as a trustee and take on the role of Vice-Chair of this great charity.

Diamond has an enviable reputation for the work we do and the activities we provide for people with physical disabilities and learning difficulties. It is a great place to be associated with and I am delighted to be in position to help Diamond in any way I can to ensure the legacy continues.

I have volunteered at Diamond for 12 years and as group coach since 2013. I have always been involved in horses and believe passionately in the positive impact they can have on people’s lives, both physically and emotionally. And I have a real soft spot for naughty ponies!

Katie joined the trustee team in 2019 and is part of the communucations team, responsible for updating the website and helping with marketing for the centre. She used to volunteer as a junior on Saturdays (a few years ago!) and now helps on Saturdays. She loves horses, riding and the Diamond Centre!

My background is as a teacher of primary aged children, most specifically those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

I have ridden for many years, with a gap whilst I had my two daughters and when they became more independent, I felt the longing to be involved again with horses and children. As a result, in 2010 I began volunteering at The Diamond Centre and in 2014 completed the requirements to become a Group Coach.

I usually coach a mixture of school children and individuals on Thursday and Saturday afternoons, enjoying the interaction with riders and of course the horses. In order to help further and to become more involved I became a Trustee in 2020.

I started riding at the Diamond in 1977 and have competed at Regional and Nationals Dressage. I am a mother of 2, and in my day to day life when not riding, I manage 2 homes for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. I was a Junior and a Diamond instructor, I look forward to being part of the team of Trustees and being a voice for all riders.

I have been connected with Diamond for nearly 20 years, where all of my children have either ridden or volunteered. I bring a wealth of knowledge from my work as a communication support worker as well as being fluent in British Sign Language.

I also hope to bring to the committee my varied communication skills and inclusivity experience along with an ability to collect the views of the riders with the most complex of needs to enable to the Diamond Centre to carry on being the very special place that it is today.