Home-Start Babergh Directors

The Scheme is governed by a board of voluntary directors, chosen to bring a rich diversity of skills and experience to the Scheme.

	Lance Spraggons - Chair Now retired, with over 30 years experience in training and development within a large organisation, Lance is also a former Chair of the British Institute for Learning and Development Quality Mark Forum. He oversees the administration of the Board, the constitution and operational terms of reference and strategy.
	Keith Nicholls - Vice Chair A former primary school headteacher, teaching in Suffolk for over 20 years, Keith joined the Home-Start Babergh Board of Directors in February 2007. He has particular responsibility for Quality Assurance, Health & Safety and, jointly with the chairman, strategic planning.
	James Walter - Treasurer Founder of a Chartered Accountancy practice in Hadleigh in 1973, retiring as senior partner in 2007, James still works as a strategic tax and financial planning consultant. He joined the Home-Start Babergh Board in October 2007, with responsibility for financial management.
	Lesley Burrows - Volunteers Representative Lesley has been a Home-Start Volunteer since 1996, becoming a Director in March 2007 with responsibility for resources and family support. As well as currently supporting a family, she helps with Family Groups in Great Cornard and Sudbury.
	Debbie Collis Self employed as a Human Resources Management Consultant, Debbie joined the Home-Start Babergh Board in September 2007, with HR responsibility for staff and volunteers.
	Dr Frances Moore MBE A Home-Start Volunteer since 2002, Francis continues in this role and became a Director in 2006, with particular responsibility for public relations and publicity.
	David Parsons David retired recently as Chief Executive of the Institute of Customer Service. He is a school governor and has lived in the Babergh area for many years. He was appointed to the Home-Start Babergh board in November 2009, where his experience will contribute to our strategic planning and responsibility for partnerships.
	Mick Reeve Mick retired in June 2006 after a career with BT, and is now consulting within the telecomms industry. A Fellow of the UK's Royal Academy of Engineering, he has worked in design and development in many areas. Mick is a member of Inertia Reel, a local barn dance band, plays accordion for East Suffolk Morris Men. and joined the board of Home-Start Babergh in March 2010. Mick is responsible for Business Operations and Information Technology.
	Peter Dent Now retired, Peter has been a resident of Babergh for over 30 years. He ran his own business and more recently spent 12 years with DTI/Business Link assisting companies as required and specifically with financial support. He joined the Board in November with responsibility for funding.