Advocacy North East is an independent, charitable organisation that is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Please follow the link for more information. Governance
There is a core staff team made up of service management, administration and independent advocates, supported by a team of volunteer community advocates.
Our core staff and volunteer teams are:
Polly Patrick BEM
Advocacy Service Manager
Lesley Fraser
Advocacy Service Co-ordinator
Sharon Scapens Training & Volunteer Co-ordinator
Judy Leslie Finance & Admin Co-ordinator
Alison Gilbert
Senior Administration & Business Support
Hannah Marr Clerical Support Worker
Annette Ferguson Independent Advocate
Gillian Geddes Senior Practitioner (Advocate)
Raymond May Independent Advocate
Shaun Fowler Independent Advocate (Carers)
Arlene Strachan Independent Advocate (Carers)
Karen Main Independent Advocate
Christine Monaghan Independent Advocate
Rachel Booth
Independent Advocate
(Children & Young People)