Trustees Team

Charity Trustees are the amazing individuals who share responsibility for Governing a Charity and Directing how it is Managed and Run. Streetwise’s Board of Trustees is a Diverse Group of Experienced Professionals, who are extremely dedicated and passionate about making a Positive Difference in the lives of Young People.

Dr Janis Smith
Dr Janis Smith
Chair of Board
Janis has been a Trustee of Streetwise for over ten years and has been Chair of the Board since November 2021 – providing an exciting opportunity to be part of forward thinking and dynamic Organisation for Young People.
Talhatou Diallo
Talhatou Diallo
Vice-Treasurer
Tally has recently been elected on to the Board of Trustees as Treasurer (February 2024). Tally graduated from Northumbria University with a Degree in Business Studies over 10 years ago and is now a Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA).
James Sibbald
James Sibbald
Treasurer
James has recently joined the Board of Trustees as Treasurer (February 2024). James has worked in professional services for over 20 years, specifically in auditing and has worked with a significant number of Charities over the years.
Simon Lindsay
Simon Lindsay
Trustee
Simon joined the Board in November 2020 and has a background in supporting young adults to make the most of their potential through education, training and routes to employment.
Liz Trainor
Liz Trainor
Trustee
Liz joined the Board in July 2020. Liz has a background in business, buying and merchandising for a retail group, and NIKE.
Alasdair Upton
Alasdair Upton
Trustee
Alasdair joined the Board in July 2020. He has a background in the tech industry and in business, currently CTO of a national Telecoms and IT service provider.
Amanda Beckham
Amanda Beckham
Trustee
Amanda recently rejoined the Board of Trustees in April 2023, having previously given several years of outstanding support to the organization.
Ed Blazey
Ed Blazey
Trustee
Ed joined the Board in May 2019. Ed is a Director/Designer at Roots & Wings, and enjoys using his skills as an artist, designer and musician.

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