Our managers
Meet our West Sussex Mind managers
Kerrin Page
I have worked for West Sussex Mind since 2015 and became CEO in April 2023
My job is to ensure the organisation is properly run, the board of trustees is working well, that we have good quality plans and services as well as the funding and staffing to be able to deliver them. I'm also responsible for making sure we are well connected with other services and the communities in which we work.
In my spare time, I am kept very busy by my children, love walking and appreciate being able to access the sea and the Downs from my front door. I am also a big fan of science fiction and fantasy.
Kate Scales
I have worked in the voluntary and community sector for over 20 years, in various roles but always with a focus on developing opportunities and services. I am passionate about the sector and supporting communities develop solutions to meet local needs.
In West Sussex Mind I work to ensure that we can reach those in need of mental health support through creating partnerships, tackling stigma and developing new services, or adjusting existing services, to remove barriers.
I also support our service teams to plan and develop their activities with involvement from our service users and champion volunteering and growing the opportunities for volunteers to support the work of West Sussex Mind.
Currently, this involves leading work around our young people and family services, our training offer, our Help Point and social activities offer and also ensuring digital technology is being used to best effect in all services.
Toni Holloway
My job is to manage the mental health services for people of all ages in Midhurst and the Chanctonbury areas. I am responsible for ensuring the support we offer is provided efficiently and at a high standard. I also work to maintain links with other organisations and people within the community. I love my job because it is so varied and because I lead such a great staff team. I value the sense of being part of a community and really enjoy developing services that respond to local needs.
Abbie Wraige
I have worked for local Minds since 2017 and joined West Sussex Mind in January 2021. I bring experience of working for a range of charities and local government organisations; with my passion for customer services and volunteering running as a theme throughout.
At West Sussex Mind I lead and manage the Help Point and our social support activities. I also provide leadership around volunteering, ensuring staff and volunteers understand the vision, ethos and objectives of West Sussex Mind and our commitment to involving volunteers; aiming to be a great organisation to volunteer for.
Adam Howell
I joined in May 2016, working as a co-ordinator for Worthing, which I really enjoyed. It was a great way to be introduced to West Sussex Mind. In 2019, an opportunity came up to launch and develop services across Chanctonbury and I was aware that mental health services were really limited in this area. I’ve really enjoyed discovering the Chanctonbury area with my wonderful team, talking to many local residents and introducing localised mental health support from a range of community venues.
Jo Bulis
I enjoy being able to get to know people, their background and working life and what interests them now. I love seeing people enjoying our activities, making social connections at our groups and having some fun. I became a manager for West Sussex Mind five years ago and love working for the charity with like-minded, caring colleagues.
Denise Gibbs
I have been with West Sussex Mind for over six years and it has been great to see how we have grown and developed to support more people year on year. My role has also changed over that time and I now provide strategic leadership around HR and governance, as well as continuing to develop and manage the running of all HR and governance functions for West Sussex Mind. This includes supporting and advising the CEO, DCEO, head of operations and Board around these key areas.
Kim Anthony
I joined West Sussex Mind in September 2019 as a Parental Mental Health Worker. Before this, I worked in primary schools across London, Hertfordshire and West Sussex in both teaching and leadership roles. When I moved to West Sussex Mind, I really enjoyed the opportunity to work more closely with parents around their mental health and being able to support them on their recovery journey. In October 2020, I moved into the role of Children, Young People and Families Service Manager. I now enjoy supporting and developing the staff who are delivering a range of services to children, young people and families as well as interacting with our service users. Every day brings something new which I love.
Mandy Middleton
I joined the charity in 2011 as the finance and admin officer for Chichester area Mind, which later merged to ultimately become West Sussex Mind. Over the years, my role has grown and evolved, as the charity has grown, and I have developed personally and professionally through the AAT. My current role is to ensure all the finance functions are maintained correctly. I provide high quality financial reporting on past, present and future performance to stakeholders. This ultimately ensures efficient use of the funds we receive.
Debbie Watkins
I joined West Sussex Mind in summer 2017 to raise our profile and ensure we have good communications about our work. I also lead on community fundraising for our charity. My aim is that people know about our services and all the important work West Sussex Mind does - and about our need to raise money to fund this.
Charlotte Dawber
I was delighted to join West Sussex Mind in 2017 as I had already collaborated with them and knew what a great organisation it was - and I haven't been disappointed! The feedback we get from both professionals and parents is really energising and we know that what we are doing is making a positive difference to people's lives. I have great colleagues in the training team here, and always feel supported by them. We are constantly learning ourselves and want to reach as many people in West Sussex as we can, so are very keen to make the offer as accessible and inclusive as possible. So if you have any feedback for us, please get in touch.
Tina Brownbill
I joined West Sussex Mind in January 2019 and my job is to manage the data and information that we collect on our services. This helps us develop new services and contributes to the running of the organisation. My aim is to show the impact of our services to stakeholders, funders and the local community and help ensure that those services can keep going. I've worked in community and voluntary sector organisations in Sussex for almost 20 years and I love being able to show the impact of our work and the positive change it can help bring about for our service users. Away from work, I'm a Brighton and Hove Albion fan and a volunteer shepherd.