Our Team

Richard became CEO at The Myriad Centre in April 2018. Over the following five years he has led the charity through a period of financial stabilisation and operational restructuring and has steered Myriad through the effects of a world-wide pandemic. Richard will now lead the charity through a considerable development phase by ordering a three-year strategic plan.  He was formerly a children’s charity CEO and more recently, has led service development with a national ‘taskforce’, which brought together leaders and influencers from the Healthcare, social care, education, employment, and housing sectors, to explore ways in which to improve the lives of young people with life-shortening conditions, as they transition to adult services.

“Leading Myriad in our goal to support and care for people with PMLD in our area, by delivering the best possible service,  is the most satisfying role of my career. Experiencing, first hand, the joy we help bring to our clients is undoubtedly the highlight of any day.”

Patricia joined us in 2020 as Facilities and Contracts Manager. Her role is extremely varied, and at times, very broad in scope – both are reasons why she enjoys coming into work each day.

Her career has expanded and diversified over time, into operational and increasingly strategic roles. She was employed for several years for law firms as Business Support Manager for clinical negligence and conflict management.

Patricia is an Associate Member of CIPD and supports all HR process and procedures, in addition to operations, project management, financial accountability and strategic drivers.

“I consider it a privilege to work at the Myriad Centre and am continually humbled by the dedication, care and love shown by our Care and Support Team for the work they do with all of our clients.”

Hannah started at The Myriad Centre as an apprentice in October 2010. She has completed NVQ Levels 2 & 3 in Business and Administration and is currently studying an Advanced Diploma in accounting (AAT Level 3). Hannah manages our payroll, assists with recruitment and monitors all employees’ training requirements. She also provides administrative support to the Facilities & Contracts Manager, CEO and Care Team Leaders.

“I enjoy being part of an organisation that makes such a difference to the lives of young adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities.”

Natalie has worked with us since 2013, when she joined our team as a Transport Assistant. She then progressed to a Support Worker role and is now working towards Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

“I love my job, especially when I see clients smile and know that we make an important difference to their lives and also to their parents and carers.”

Salena has worked for Myriad since 2012. She has gained many skills and knowledge along the way whilst working with service users with PMLD. She has a NVQ level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care, getting a Distinction for level 3. Salena is now working towards an NVQ level 5 in Management.

“What I enjoy the most about working at Myriad is watching the young people we support smiling, enjoying and participating in all the activities we offer.”

A human resources practitioner running her own consultancy business. Deirdre is also Chair of a small Malvern-based charity and has also spent 20 years as a school governor and 10 years as a college governor.

Has extensive experience of fundraising and project management in the third sector and education for both capital and revenue projects. Carol is also a school governor and trustee of another charity.

A retired mechanical engineer. Mike ran his own works construction company for 13 years, following a career in mining and machinery, both in the UK and overseas. He led a £7m project to build the new Acorns’ Children’s Hospice in Worcester, identifying a suitable site, coordinating the detailed design, supporting the fundraising appeal, and managing the construction phase.

A retired charity administrator with over 10 years’ experience working in third sector organisations in adult social care. Gill was a parent and carer for her adult son with profound learning and physical disabilities. She is Chair of another charity as well as a volunteer trustee with other charitable organisations.

Former finance director of global food services business with extensive board-level experience in high growth organisations. John is a Worcester native, with keen interests in local community development.