Our Board of Trustees

Sally works for a chartered accountancy firm and joined Changes in 2016 as their treasurer.  When not working, she enjoys films, books, theatre and hanging out with her dogs.

I have a background of working as a Probation Officer and within Higher Education at the University of Bristol in the Wellbeing Service. I have seen first hand how important getting non-judgemental guidance, support and a listening ear is to helping people improve motivation and recover from mental distress.
Becoming a Trustee for Changes Bristol is my first experience on a Board and I have been warmly welcomed. I love the fact Changes aims to reduce as many barriers as possible for people to get the support they need and I was particularly drawn to the values of the organisation of empowerment, respect and inclusion. I am excited to bring my experience and knowledge to the board to be part of ensuring that offer and culture continues and grows.
Outside of work I love running and yoga to keep me mentally and physically fit and spending time with my young family.

After attending Changes groups as a user, I started volunteering as a Trustee in 2024. My day job is as an Administrator and Accounts Assistant in a sustainability business. However, with a background as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, working with young people, it’s important to me to be involved again in the mental health sector. Free time is all about dogs, exploring and food. 

Tariq worked in the NHS as a nurse and senior manager until retiring in June 2024. Much of his career was spent within cancer services but he also worked on reducing health inequalities in vulnerable communities. He joined the Board of CHANGES in September 2024.

Tariq enjoys cycling, walking and being outside. He has volunteered for Life Cycle for a number of years where he cycles tandems with the visually impaired.