Directors

Tina became involved with CLBD in early 2015 when they created their first bespoke residential care package, which was for her son who has complex needs. He had been in many failed placements before this. The package was completely person centred with a tailor-made environment especially for him. CLBD involved Tina and her family every step of the way during the project which helped create a successful long-term placement, one which he is still thriving in today. It was this ethos and passion for changing people’s lives that she saw in CLBD, that persuaded Tina to join the team. Tina’s working background is in Finance and Banking, but she also has lived experience and has worked and been involved with many areas associated with the Autism, Learning Difficulties and Mental Health spectrum throughout the years.

When CLBD transitioned to an EOT Tina progressed from Business Director and Company Secretary to become the Managing Director. She now oversees the entire company and its overall operations working closely and collaboratively with the Directors in the senior team.

Tina is also a Trustee on the EOT Trustee board and provides the link between CLBD the company and the other Trustees. The Trustees are all custodians of the Trust and ensure that CLBD are acting in the best interest of the employees of CLBD and to ensure that employees are the long-term beneficiaries of the organisation’s success.

Tina is looking forward, with the team, to continuing all the wonderful work that CLBD has achieved to change the lives of the people we support now and, in the future, and our staff teams. too.

Sarah is a registered learning disability and mental health specialist nurse with many years’ experience in the NHS. She is committed to improving the health of adults with learning disabilities and works closely with families and partner organisations. Sarah also has personal lived experience, having a sister with Williams syndrome, which gives her a strong understanding of the challenges people and their families can face.

At CLBD, Sarah oversees health assessments and interventions, making sure everyone receives the right care at the right time, with appropriate reasonable adjustments in place. She helps to bridge the gap between health and social care, advocates for individuals at appointments, and supports staff to feel more confident in recognising and responding to health needs.

Dean has worked in the field of learning disabilities for many years, having started his career as a Support Worker. He has both professional and personal experience, having supported his parents with his younger brother, who has a learning disability. This has given Dean a real understanding of the impact and challenges faced by families.

Dean has a strong interest in organisational approaches that help CLBD provide consistently high-quality support and create the right conditions for people to thrive. As Business Director, he helps shape how CLBD is run day to day, making sure systems, structures and resources support good practice rather than get in the way of it.

He is committed to enabling everyone within CLBD both the people we support and the staff teams – to grow and reach their potential. Dean has also studied at the Tizard Centre, further developing his knowledge and reflective approach to supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Sam has been supporting people in care services for 30 years.
Her journey began on the front line as a Support Worker, and through dedication, experience, and passion, she has progressed into her current role as Director of Care.

Her commitment to this sector is deeply personal. Sam’s passion was inspired by her sister, who has a learning disability and autism, alongside complex health needs. This lived experience has shaped Sam’s values, empathy, and determination to ensure people receive compassionate, high-quality, and empowering support.
Sam studied at the Tizard Centre at the University of Kent, further strengthening her knowledge and understanding of best practice in supporting people with learning disabilities.

She brings not only professional expertise, but also, understanding, and a genuine drive to make a positive difference in people’s lives every day.