About the Trust

‘As part of my treatment I explored my role as a parent. I was taught how to communicate with my daughter and understand her feelings towards my addiction’.
‘I can’t remember the last time I felt safe – the Nelson Trust has helped me to find myself’.

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Staff and Governance

A dedicated Board of Trustees, with a wealth of relevant skills and experience, governs The Nelson Trust. Particular expertise includes:

  • Charitable and Commercial Management
  • Trusteeships of other Charities, including Grant-making Trusts
  • Business and Commerce
  • Marketing, PR and Fundraising
  • Treatment of Addiction
  • Social Services
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Chartered Accountancy
  • Health & Mental Health
  • Law

Board of Trustees:

Mr Richard Lister, Chairman, Mrs Amanda Raybone, Mrs Caroline Penley, Mr Micheal Adamson, Mr Colin Chisholm, Mr Anthony Gardiner, Mr David Granger, Mr Luke Chester-Master

Staff:

The Nelson Trust employs 51 staff (37 Full time equivalent).

The Clinical team comprises highly skilled practitioners at the cutting edge of addiction treatment.  All qualified counsellors are accredited to a minimum of Diploma level. Most staff have additional specialist qualifications in mental health, nursing, addiction or eating disorders. The clinical team receives regular supervision and there is a continuous development programme to ensure practice remains at the forefront of the addiction field. The Night Support team is attached to the clinical team, ensuring 24-hour care.

The Resettlement team runs the post-treatment housing (4 premises), resettlement support service and the Aftercare programme. Staff include  support workers, advisors and advocates.

The Education Training and Employment team comprises Advice & Guidance workers, sessional tutors and workshop leaders.

The Finance and Administration department is an enthusiastic, efficient team of staff dealing with the day to day running of the buildings, services and finances. This department includes Admissions, HR & Compliance and Housing Support.

Fundraising comprises 1.6 FTE, covering events support, individual giving, trust and statutory funding approaches, corporate sponsorship, lottery, PR, marketing and website.

Management Staff

Steve CSteveooke MSc, Chief Executive

John Trolajohn t n MSc, Programme Director

 

 

 

 

 
                                                                                                                    
David Owen  Finance Manager                  
Philip Trenchard Dip. Fam Family Services Manager
Rose Mahon

Women's Services Manager

Jane Ellis

 Fundraising and Marketing Manager                                    
Jo Wickes HR and Compliance Manager                           
Catherine Oadley BSc, CQSW, Dip. Psychosynthesis

Programme Development Manager
Sue Smith Clinical Manager

 

Nelson Trust staff are regularly invited to present at conferences, symposiums and conventions in the UK and the USA.