Role: Chair
Nigel was born in Castleford and lived in Knottingley and Pontefract while growing up. Having moved around... Read more
The overall leadership and governance of Citizens Advice Wakefield District is the responsibility of our Trustees who form the District Trustee Board (DTB). The DTB is made up of volunteers from all walks of life including experienced leaders from the charity sector, business, health services and local government.
If you would like to apply to become a Trustee please contact our Training Officer, Sarah Mitchell email: sarahmitchell@wakefielddistrictcab.co.uk
Or fill in our volunteer application form Volunteering
The District Trustee Board typically meets once every two months for a full board meeting, but in between various sub-committees work on issues such as finance, health & safety and HR.
Nigel BrookRole: Chair
Nigel was born in Castleford and lived in Knottingley and Pontefract while growing up. Having moved around... Read more
Rob SmittenRole: Vice Chair
I have lived in the Wakefield District for over 30 years and raised my family here. My career has... Read more
Sandra ChesledineRole: Treasurer
I am a Geordie from Newcastle upon Tyne but have lived all over the country due to my career with... Read more
Larry WarrinerRole: Trustee
Cllr Sam HarveyRole: Trustee
Sam Harvey was appointed as a Trustee for the Citizen’s Advice Bureau in 2018, following her election... Read more
Callum WhittakerRole: Trustee
Callum is the Head of Priority Projects team at the Ministry of Justice. Prior to this, Callum’s... Read more
Lewis Smith-ConnellRole: Trustee
Lewis has worked in public service for all of his career. Early work centred on supporting people with... Read more
The District Trustee Board (DTB) delegate the management responsibility and tasks of the day to running of the organisation to a group of senior staff who form the Management Team (MT). The MT is led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who reports to the District Trustee Board.
Simon TophamRole: Chief Executive Officer
Simon has previously worked at JPMorgan and for 25 years co-owned and as MD and CEO, ran... Read more
Mandy LarderRole: Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Mandy joined Citizens Advice Wakefield District in June 1995 as a volunteer.... Read more
Pete HudsonRole: Training and Outreach Manager
Pete joined Citizens Advice Wakefield District in the summer of 1997 as a... Read more
Bryn HirstRole: Service & Benefits Manager
I began my journey at Wakefield Citizens Advice in June 1995, as a volunteer... Read more
Michelle CowperRole: Service Manager
Michelle joined as a volunteer in 2008 whilst also working as an International Marketing... Read more
Diane KneeRole: Finance Manager
I have worked for Citizens Advice since November 2003 and am currently responsible for... Read more
Elaine TomkinsRole: Office Manager
Elaine started at Wakefield Citizens Advice in March 1989 in paid employment as an Admin... Read more
