Co Chair (They/She)

Gillian is a trans person who has been a Trustee of the charity before and is delighted to be able to return and take up this role. She has also been a beneficiary of the organisation personally and knows the amazing effect the the charity can bring.

She is a speaker, coach, psychologist and committed ally within the sector and looking forward to supporting this wonderful team, members and organisation into the next phase.

THERAPEUTIC LEAD

Maximillian’s first job priority is to ensure that our members receive the support they need. He allocates volunteers to members, allocates members to groups, organises speakers and even runs a few groups and events himself.
He also helps develop and deliver training, both internally and externally.

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Dawn ensures the whole charity runs effectively. She oversees our Core Service Delivery team, which is responsible for the day to day running of our support services including the onboarding and wellbeing of our members . She also looks after the CEO, staff HR and recruitment, training bookings, and can generally be found organising people.

FUNDRAISING, EVENTS AND MEDIA COORDINATOR

Abigail is in charge of making sure all our Projects and Events run smoothly. This includes everything from our internal events to organising our appearance at Pride to the improvement of the charity as a whole. Mostly this means giving other people in the office more jobs to do.

It is with the deepest regret and sadness that we have to report the sad passing of Paul. He was a marvelous ally, a wonderful colleague and a warm and caring human who has been taken from us far too soon. We wish his family well and our thoughts are with them in these difficult days. Paul was a shining light whose impact will not be forgotten…

TRUSTEE

Jenny lives in Stoke-on-Trent, she is 52 and transitioned in 2006. She has been in the NHS since 1987, having previously worked caring for people with a learning disability. For the last 20 years her role has been as a seconded trade union representative (UNISON) supporting NHS members with a wide variety of workplace issues, and through this role she has been a sitting member of the Trust board for her main NHS employer. In my trade union she has held leadership roles locally and regionally and was the first trans person to have been elected to UNISONs national healthcare executive committee. She is involved in UNISONs LGBT+ self-organised group and has spoken at many events and conferences on trans rights and inclusion. She was particularly proud to have played a key part speaking at the 2018 Trades Union Congress on a motion that formed policy supporting the reform of the Gender Recognition Act. She has developed a trans awareness training session that she delivers across the NHS in North Staffordshire, including a session for final year mental health nursing students. In 2018 she was honoured to receive the Stonewall North West workplace role model award.

INTERIM CHAIR

Scott has been a police officer with Hampshire Constabulary for 22 years. In addition to his core role Scott co-chairs the Hampshire Constabulary LGBT+ Resource Group, leading around 100 Lesbian and Gay Liaison Officers (LAGLOs) to provide support and advice to colleagues and victims on domestic abuse and hate crimes affecting LGBT+ communities. Scott sits on the Hate Crime group for Hampshire Constabulary, working to equip colleagues to provide an excellent response to hate crime. Scott has recently joined the board and brings his knowledge of policing and the criminal justice system to the group. He is looking forward to developing the excellent relationship between the force and Beyond Reflections.

TRUSTEE

Its with deepest regret and sadness that we report the passing of Melissa earlier this year. She was a wonderful person and a fabulous Trustee whose work and presence touched so many people and made a difference to their lives. She will be missed by all of us and those that knew her

TRUSTEE (Her/She)

Samantha is a trans female who joined the Beyond Reflections board as a trustee in April 2018. Samantha used to be a group member and received fantastic support when she needed it most. Samantha wanted to give back to the charity that helped her and help deliver that support to others sharing her journey. Samantha brings her experience with Microsoft Office & Sharepoint, GDPR information and 1st line technical support, as well as experience in IT and Communication Sales/Support/Policies to the governance of Beyond Reflections as well as actively promoting the charity at networking and community events.

TRUSTEE

Jordan joined the Beyond Reflections board as a trustee in [May/June] 2024 and brings a wealth of knowledge in data and business strategy, as well as passion to support those within the community.

As a trustee under 30, he joins under 3% of trustees in this age bracket and brings the perspective of the next generation of leaders to the charity.

TRUSTEE

Laura first joined Beyond Reflections as a beneficiary of the charity's services in 2018, and returned as a volunteer in 2022. She currently runs two of the charity's online groups, and in her spare time offers vocal coaching and other support to trans individuals.

Laura also has extensive experience in industry, having run her own business for 20 years. Laura became a trustee in 2024, and is looking forward to helping the team to guide the charity in its future growth.