OUR TRUSTEES

The Officers of the Board and Elected Trustees are selected from member organisations at the AGM each year in November, by members of the Regional Forum. If you are interested in becoming involved please contact Judy Robinson for further details.

Co-opted Trustees are selected by the Trustee Board in order to ensure that the membership of the Board reflects the breadth and extent of the Forum's membership.

Gil Chimon

Gil is our Chair and is from Alzheimer's Society.

Gil Chimon has worked in the voluntary and community sector for over 13 years. As Director, Gil was part of the leadership team that led Sussex Aids Centre through a successful merger with Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), creating Terrence Higgins Trust South, which became the Trusts flagship regional base. As Regional Director Gil was responsible for the provision of a range of high quality health promotion, training and social care services. He was part of the team which assisted THT to become Social Care Charity of the Year 2000.

Moving to the North West of England Gil took up the role of Director at Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW). Working closely with the Board of Trustees Gil further developed the independence of the network and strengthened its ability to develop the broader network of networks. He also maintained communication and representation with key strategic regional bodies.

Recently Gil completed a full time MBA (Public Sector Management). He worked with Government Office for Yorkshire and Humber and the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Forum to research voluntary and community sector leadership development in the region as part of his dissertation.

Gil recently began working for Alzheimer's Society as Director (North), Alzheimer's Society works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. His work continues to build on his extensive knowledge of severe and enduring mental ill health issues.

Gil is a passionate advocate of the voluntary and community sector and its ability to deliver high quality needs led and innovative services.

Email Gil: gil.chimon@alzheimers.org.uk