Meet The Team

The Director of BWC is Lisa Dando, who has worked with women’s organisations in the community and voluntary sector in Brighton & Hove for over 20 years and has a background in mental health service provision. 

BWC employs a team of 40 members of full and part time staff. The core staff members are supported by an invaluable team of 30 volunteers who are involved in every level of the organisation and in all services. Volunteers come from all sections of the community and with a commitment to support other women.

Board of Trustees 

The BWC Trustee Board consists of eight Trustees. They meet regularly with the Director and are responsible for ensuring we operate legally and meet Charity Commission requirements. Trustees undertake training on specific areas of development, including fundraising, financial responsibilities and strategic planning.

Our current trustees are: 

  • Amber Woodward-Brown (Chair)
  • Mary D’Arcy (Treasurer) 
  • Joanne Bautista-Connor 
  • Helen Bowen 
  • Melissa Drayson
  • Tallulah Frankland
  • Gillian Holmes 
  • Amy MacConnachie