Our Trustees
The board of Saffron Walden Mencap is made up of a committee of dedicated trustees, without whom our positive work would not be possible.
Below you will find a little bit about each of them.
Jane Bailey - Secretary
I joined SW Mencap Committee in January 2009 when I became the Minute taker. I quickly moved on to become Secretary. I take the Minutes at our regular Committee meetings and undertake most of the administration involved in running the Society. I assist with the Society's fund raising events and work closely with the Chairman to ensure that the Society runs as smoothly as possible.
I joined SW Mencap Committee in January 2009 when I became the Minute taker. I quickly moved on to become Secretary. I take the Minutes at our regular Committee meetings and undertake most of the administration involved in running the Society. I assist with the Society's fund raising events and work closely with the Chairman to ensure that the Society runs as smoothly as possible.
Patrick Bailey - Membership Secretary
I have been Membership Secretary of SW Mencap Society since 2015 and sit on the Mencap Committee. I am responsible for collecting the Annual Subscriptions from all Members. I am also active in organising events such as Canal boat trips, theatre trips and organising Raffles at events such as the Mencap Christmas Meal. I am also an active volunteer at the weekly Side by Side Club and help with transporting Members to the Club.
I have been Membership Secretary of SW Mencap Society since 2015 and sit on the Mencap Committee. I am responsible for collecting the Annual Subscriptions from all Members. I am also active in organising events such as Canal boat trips, theatre trips and organising Raffles at events such as the Mencap Christmas Meal. I am also an active volunteer at the weekly Side by Side Club and help with transporting Members to the Club.
Jennifer Capper
Richard Clark
Richard has attended Saffron Walden Mencap’s Side by Side Club since it
began five years ago. He enjoys meeting up with friends at the Wednesday
evening sessions and participating in all sorts of activities, especially Karaoke!!
Three years ago Richard was invited to become a trustee. He believes that he
gives people with learning disabilities ‘a voice’.
Richard has three jobs! He works at Homebase, Springwell Garden Centre and
The Courtyard Café. A busy man!!
In his spare time Richard is very creative. He is the proud author of a book
called Louie Gambit! He also loves to do Art Foils and enjoys cooking. Other
interests include baking, Playstation and colouring.
Richard has attended Saffron Walden Mencap’s Side by Side Club since it
began five years ago. He enjoys meeting up with friends at the Wednesday
evening sessions and participating in all sorts of activities, especially Karaoke!!
Three years ago Richard was invited to become a trustee. He believes that he
gives people with learning disabilities ‘a voice’.
Richard has three jobs! He works at Homebase, Springwell Garden Centre and
The Courtyard Café. A busy man!!
In his spare time Richard is very creative. He is the proud author of a book
called Louie Gambit! He also loves to do Art Foils and enjoys cooking. Other
interests include baking, Playstation and colouring.
Daphne Cornell
Patrick Draper - Chair
Patrick has been Chair of Saffron Walden Mencap Society since 2014.
He has 36 years in primary education. Before retiring in 2009 he had been headteacher of a local fully inclusive maintained primary school for 15 years.
The experience gained over many years led him to becoming a Trustee of Grove Cottage in Bishop Stortford and volunteering for IPSEA giving advice to parents of children with additional needs about educational provision.
As Chair of Saffron Walden Mencap Society, Patrick was instrumental in setting up the Side by Side club whilst ensuring continued support for all our existing groups.
Patrick has been Chair of Saffron Walden Mencap Society since 2014.
He has 36 years in primary education. Before retiring in 2009 he had been headteacher of a local fully inclusive maintained primary school for 15 years.
The experience gained over many years led him to becoming a Trustee of Grove Cottage in Bishop Stortford and volunteering for IPSEA giving advice to parents of children with additional needs about educational provision.
As Chair of Saffron Walden Mencap Society, Patrick was instrumental in setting up the Side by Side club whilst ensuring continued support for all our existing groups.
Jacqueline Lucas - DBS Checks
I became involved in Saffron Walden Mencap through volunteering at the Side by Side club - I originally volunteered to stand in for my daughter when she had GCSE exams - that was 5 years ago and I had so much fun I never left! Whilst I’m no longer able to attend the club I help out by fundraising, occasionally driving members to the club or for day trips, and ensuring that everyone involved is up to date with their DBS certificates.
I became involved in Saffron Walden Mencap through volunteering at the Side by Side club - I originally volunteered to stand in for my daughter when she had GCSE exams - that was 5 years ago and I had so much fun I never left! Whilst I’m no longer able to attend the club I help out by fundraising, occasionally driving members to the club or for day trips, and ensuring that everyone involved is up to date with their DBS certificates.
Cath Read - Go With Our Flow
Cath has worked with Children and Young people with Learning Disabilities for around 30 years.
Around eighteen months ago, Cath approached Saffron Walden Mencap Chair, Patrick Draper, with a view to setting up a vital new service for young people with learning disabilities locally…..and the rest, as they say, is history!!
Cath has just completed her first interesting year as a trustee and is looking forward to seeing Saffron Walden Mencap Society grow, and flourish, in the years ahead.
Cath has worked with Children and Young people with Learning Disabilities for around 30 years.
Around eighteen months ago, Cath approached Saffron Walden Mencap Chair, Patrick Draper, with a view to setting up a vital new service for young people with learning disabilities locally…..and the rest, as they say, is history!!
Cath has just completed her first interesting year as a trustee and is looking forward to seeing Saffron Walden Mencap Society grow, and flourish, in the years ahead.
Jean Sewell
Gerard Walbanke
My youngest daughter has been a member of Saffron Walden Mencap for some years and knowing how she absolutely enjoys the weekly Side by Side Club and social activities I was pleased to become a Trustee four years ago.
I lend a hand with fundraising and social events helping in some small way to bring fun and enjoyment to our members lives.
My youngest daughter has been a member of Saffron Walden Mencap for some years and knowing how she absolutely enjoys the weekly Side by Side Club and social activities I was pleased to become a Trustee four years ago.
I lend a hand with fundraising and social events helping in some small way to bring fun and enjoyment to our members lives.
Ben Dimmock
Charity Treasurer and chief BBQ cook at the BIg Summer BBQ 2021. Happily dedicating my time to help with this great and local charity.
Charity Treasurer and chief BBQ cook at the BIg Summer BBQ 2021. Happily dedicating my time to help with this great and local charity.