Meet the Team

Claire is responsible for the day to day management of the Charity and works closely with the Board of Trustees to lead the organisation in the provision of services for visually impaired people in the South Lakes area. Claire oversees the fundraising strategy for the charity and works closely with the services manager to ensure grant outcomes are being met.

Email:
claire@sightadvice.org.uk

James is responsible for the management of the project team, who deliver services across South Lakeland. James also develops services to ensure we deliver new and innovative opportunities for blind and partially sighted people. James is responsible for ensuring grant and funding commitments are monitored and achieved.

Emma is responsible to the Director of the Charity for the weekly and monthly financial administration of the Charity and the trading arm of the Charity SLSB Enterprises. Emma works closely with our external accountants in preparing the monthly management accounts.

Email:
emma@sightadvice.org.uk

Alicia runs the Children and Young People’s Project and works with children and young people ages 0-18 who have a visual impairment. Alicia is able to offer both practical and emotional support to families. Alicia organises fun and exciting activities for all age groups and encourages a friendly and supportive environment to all within the project.

Email:
alicia@sightadvice.org.uk

Sarah shares the role of Sight Support Adviser with Krystyna, and works on a Monday and Tuesday. As well as being the first point of contact for all those visiting and calling in to the office on a daily basis, Sarah and Krystyna also provide support for other members of the team.

Email:
sarah@sightadvice.org.uk

Jackie is based at Westmorland General Hospital in the Macular Clinic and the Eye Clinic where she provides advice to patients and assist them to get help from Sight Advice South Lakes and other sight loss organisations.

Email:
jackie@sightadvice.org.uk

Tim is responsible for ensuring that people have access to information and technology that can enhance living with sight loss. This can be magnifiers, screenreaders, talking books, adapted phones, adapted iPads, voice controlled robots such as Amazon Alexa. He can provide support at home, work, community events across South Lakes and at the Bradbury Centre.

Email:
tim@sightadvice.org.uk

Peter is responsible for visiting visually impaired people at home to provide information, practical and emotional support to help them maintain their independence. He can advise on the range of equipment and support available from Sight Advice South Lakes and partner organisations.