Our Board and Team
Meet the People Behind the Work
Samantha Hodson
Secretary
People say you can't choose your family, but sometimes you can get close. This is what kayaks means to me
Fay Cunningham
Trustee
I'm proud to be Patron to this wonderful charity, The work they do with special needs children is amazing
Jay Bowley
Trustee/Equipment Manager
This group has helped my family so much, it's nice to give something back.
Jill Osborne
Treasurer
Kayaks has become a lifeline for many families across our region and beyond, they deserve the best we can give.
Malcolm Osborne
Chair
You can't pour from an empty cup.
Kimberley Elliot
Vice-Chair
KAYAKS helped my family when we needed them the most, what better way to give back than to help others who need the same kind of support we received.
Diane Urua
Greeter
Kayaks is like a family. They give u hope when u feel like there's none in a non judgemental setting.
Jean Elliot
Trustee/Resident "Nanna"
This charity is close to my heart and always will be
Anne Yorston
Fundraiser
Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much!
Alison Bland
Safeguarding Coordinator/Fundraiser
Kayaks is somewhere safe for my daughter to go to where we all make friends and feel totally inclusive.
Ashleigh Beattie
Benefits/SEN Support
Kayaks has give my family a place to go where the kids can be themselves I will be forever grateful to kayaks for this.
Charlotte Knopik
IT/Website Manager
Kayaks has become a big part of my life. We are not just a support group, we are a family.
Christopher Hawes
Volunteer Coordinator
I love the rapport and friendship I have with the children and young adults within KAYAKS as well as the parents.
Richard Johns
Volunteer Coordinator
Seeing children and parents feeling safe, smiling and happy at kayaks is the reward for me.
Martin Fisher
Volunteer Coordinator
Most rewarding, satisfaction knowing children and parents are happy around me, patience and understanding, help achieve goals, and build a rapport.