John Seddon (Chairman) Trustee Director
Mr Seddon has extensive
experience on a wide range of health and disability issues and has been chosen
to Chair a number of committees dealing with local and regional issues.
Mr Seddon currently holds the
following positions:
Member of the National
Institute For Clinical Excellence as the national lay member with specific
responsibilities for Learning Disabilities and Mental Health.
Chairman
of Bolton Crossroads Care Attendant Scheme
Elected Councillor for the Parish of Blackrod from May 1999 to May 2007

Board Members Profile

Joyce Hutchinson Trustee Director
Over Forty years caring for her son who has learning disabilities. Mrs. Hutchinson held a senior position within the Post Office communications sector. She has been very active in the community dedicated to improving the lives of disabled people

Isabel Seddon
Executive Assistant
Isabel spent 26 years of
her career in education working with children and adults who had a
disability or who experienced difficulties with learning.
She is a parish councillor and a governor of several schools including two
special schools.

Brian Kenny Trustee Director
Many years experience in
caring for a son with severe learning disabilities. Mr. Kenny brings to the
organisation his experience and his managerial skills as Senior Sales Manager
for a leading company.
A parent representative on the Learning Disabilities Partnership Board, member
of the Finance Sub Group and Modernising Day Services Sub Group.
Secretary of BWDSA
Treasurer of Bolton Care 4 (LD) a group of parents and carers who have a voice
in influencing services by their experience in learning disabilities




John Brunt Trustee Director

Bob Bradley Trustee Director
Bob has recently retired as the Business Manager for ‘Bolton Crossroads Caring for Carers’. He previously worked as a Community Development Officer for Social Services, latterly working with voluntary groups providing Social Care Services.
Among other interests Bob is a member of the Horwich Prize Medal Morris Men




Ray Bates Chief Executive (Company Secretary)
As a carer for 40 years, Ray Bates has an intimate knowledge of the issues surrounding disability. He has previously worked as a photographer for the Bolton Evening News and a technician in a Manchester Studio. As one of the founding members of both Bolton Handicapped Acton Group and Community Care Options he has had a key role in initiating and developing a range of services for people with disabilities in Bolton.