Trustee Vacancies

OUR TRUSTEES

Meet our trustees who provide advice, governance and support to ensure that the charity is legally compliant and ran effectively. 

Christine - Chair of Trustees

Before I retired, I had spent the whole of my professional life teaching in a secondary school, where I was responsible for the academic progress and pastoral care of the pupils. It was often both challenging, but hugely rewarding. However that experience had shown me how important it was to provide support and to create a safe space for young people to be heard, thus enabling each individual to achieve their potential and follow their dreams.

Becoming a Trustee at the Swan Women’s Centre gave me an opportunity to continue to be involved in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of women and young girls in our local community.
 
In these troubled times, it is so important that we show a commitment to ensuring that every woman has the chance to thrive without fear or judgement, so to be able to make a difference, empower and change the life of just one person for the better is truly humbling.

Laura - Trustee

I have been a veterinary surgeon and leader for almost 15 years, with the majority of her work supporting animal welfare charities. I spent 11 years living in Liverpool and saw the vital work mental health support groups provide in communities here. I am delighted and privileged to support the Swan Women's Centre with my background in veterinary and business. 

Rebecca - Trustee

My journey with SWAN began in 2014 as a volunteer counsellor on placement and I never left! I spent time with the adult and young persons counselling service before becoming the Befriending Co-ordinator in 2020. In 2025, I stepped down as staff and moved into a role as trustee. The charity holds a special place in my heart and I am passionate about the work we do in the community. I have witnessed the charity grow and change over the last decade and I look forward to being a part of things for a long time to come! 

Emma - Trustee 

I am a registered midwife, qualified counsellor, and Senior Lecturer in Midwifery with a passion for supporting women’s health, wellbeing, and education. My career has spanned healthcare, higher education, and the voluntary sector, where I have worked to empower women, promote inclusion, and support lifelong learning. I believe in the power of community to make real change for real people. 
As a Trustee of The SWAN Centre Liverpool, I am proud to contribute my knowledge and experience to an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of women and their families. I am committed to supporting the centre’s mission and helping it continue to thrive within the local community.

Sonia - Trustee

As a Chief People Officer, I focus on wellbeing, culture, diversity and inclusion, and creating safe, supportive environments where people can thrive. I have a long-standing commitment to women’s health and teenage mental wellbeing, shaped by earlier work in criminal law where I supported women and young people through vulnerable and complex situations. Those experiences have shown me how important early intervention is in helping young people feel heard, supported, and able to move forward.

Becoming a Trustee at the Swan Women's Centre allows me to bring that experience to a centre whose mission strongly aligns with my values. I am committed to supporting the Swan Women's Centre's growth and helping the organisation expand the services it can offer in the future, so even more women and girls can access the support they need.

Cathy – Trustee

I have worked in SEN and early years education for nearly 40 years, the majority of these as a school leader. For the last 18 years I have been headteacher at a local school and have seen the value of the Swan Women’s Centre in the lives of the mums of the children I have taught.
I feel privileged to be able to be a trustee and hope I can bring the skills from my professional and personal life to support the amazing work the centre does in changing women’s and young girls' lives.

Our Board of Trustees also includes: Abi and Ruth.  More from them in the future!