Meet Our Team
Rachelle Russell
CEO
Matthew Hansard
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Maria Fiddimore
Operations Director
Cathy Dawson
People Director
Natalie Macpherson
Commercial Director
Kate Hackett
Head of Clinical Practice
Helen Mullarkey
Head of HR
Kristal Johnson
Head of Workforce
Susan Yates
Head of Adult Services
Philip Speed
Children’s Services Area Manager
Mike Mannion
Adult’s Services Area Manager
Jo Reynolds
Head of Property
Ben Lloyd
Health and Safety and Compliance Manager
Lee Richards
Head of Referrals and Transitions
Steven Lee
Specialist Support Team Manager
Nicola Wells
Executive Lead for Education
Andrew Earl
Head of Education Development and Quality Governance
Alicia Highton
Headteacher, Bright Futures School
Vicky Tijani
Headteacher, Ash Meadow School
Martin Chambers
Head of Financial Planning and Analysis
Karen Shaw
Group Financial Controller
Our Values
We define ourselves by our values. They influence how we treat one another, our learners and people we support. They are what put the ‘Bright’ in Bright Futures.
We Work Together
With the people we provide support and education to, with their families, with our community, and with our fellow professionals. Together we are one team.
We Care
We have unwavering commitment to the people we provide support and education to. We offer specialist care, education and therapeutic support tailored to meet each individual’s needs.
We Learn & Grow
By listening, reflecting and learning we make changes to continuously improve what we do.
We Are a Safe Pair Of Hands
We understand how difficult it can be for families to place their loved one in a new school or in the care of others. With our open, calm and supportive approach we are by your side for the journey ahead.
