Angela Pollard Expand Angela joined the BTA in September 2019 from a teaching background. As our full-time Membership Administrator, she works closely with both individual and corporate members, offering them personalised support to help them make the most of their membership whilst raising awareness of the BTA. Outside work Angela enjoys spending time with her three adult daughters, theatre trips and hillwalking with her husband.
Colette Bunker Expand Colette works full time as the Acting Head of Services. Her role is to manage the Services Team who are responsible for our helpline delivery, support group network, online support groups, events and training programme, volunteer programme, Take on Tinnitus and the forum. Colette is responsible for the ongoing growth, evaluation and digital development of these services as well as ensuring that they are inclusive and continue to serve the tinnitus community's needs in the best way possible.
David Steele Expand David is our Head of Individual Giving and works with regular givers, members, challenge event participants, and community groups to raise funds for our work. David is always looking for new and interesting fundraising activities to engage our supporters. He has worked in the fundraising sector for over 12 years and joined the BTA in 2017.
David Stockdale Expand David was appointed Chief Executive of the BTA in February 2010. He is responsible for the day to day running of the charity, and implements the strategy, as set by the Board of Trustees. He sees supporting the tinnitus community, ensuring a preventative message targets those at risk and increasing research into tinnitus as the BTA’s priorities. David has two young children, who take up most of his free time! David works Monday-Friday.
Ellie Pollard Expand 'Ellie joined the BTA team in 2019 as an Events Assistant. She helps Events Manager, Maisie help organise a variety of both public and professional events from conferences to online workshops. She also provides additional support to Senior Administrator, Rachel. At the weekends and in the evenings, Ellie travels the country performing as a stand-up and musical comedian. She also runs and hosts a small comedy club based in Sheffield. When she manages to find spare time, Ellie enjoys taking her dog on walks in the Yorkshire countryside and riding her motorbike.
Emily Broomhead Expand Emily work's part time for the BTA as Campaigns Manager and leads on various campaigns including Tinnitus Week and Plug'em. Working as part of the Communications team, she enjoys reaching out to and working with people who have tinnitus, and raising awareness of the impact the condition can have on people's lives. Outside of work, Emily has two daughters and when time permits she enjoys walking, photography and baking.
Emily Ducker Expand Emily works part time as the Volunteer and Support Group Administrator. She recruits and supports office based volunteers and assists in the help we offer to tinnitus support groups around the country. She is the key point of contact for volunteers and organisers of support groups.
Gabriela Santangelo Expand Gabriela joined the BTA in January 2020 and is part of the Fundraising team as our Trust and Foundations Officer. Her main activities include researching and applying for grants to suitable organisations, allowing the BTA to continue different projects and the research for a cure for tinnitus. Gabriela’s professional background is in Marketing and Communications, as well as working in a charitable trust in Brazil for 4 years. Outside working hours, Gabriela enjoys travelling, going to museums, taking long walks in nature and learning new languages.
Gavin Bateman Expand Gavin is the Head of Finance and Administration, and is responsible for the management of all financial and administrational systems. This involves working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustee body, and external agencies. In addition the role involves supporting the rest of the business in achieving its overall aims Gavin has worked within the not for profit sector for the last ten years. Gavin is married with two grown up daughters and is a keen gardener. In addition he loves sport, albeit from the position as a spectator in recent years! Gavin works Monday to Friday.
Georgina Burns-O'Connell Expand Georgina joined the BTA in 2018 as our office-based Research Officer. Amongst other research, her primary project is exploring the scale and impact of tinnitus amongst veterans aged 65 and over. Georgina has over ten years of experience in health related research and has a particular interest in the everyday experiences of those living with tinnitus. Outside of work, Georgina enjoys local political campaigning, crafting and singing as a member of an all-female indie choir.
Helen Goldsby-West Expand Helen is jointly responsible for the running of the Fundraising Department and specifically oversees the grants, corporate and major giving fundraising functions. Helen lives in Barnsley with her long term partner, young daughter and 1 cat. She enjoys travelling to sunny places, has a keen interest in food, and loves to horse ride especially in the Yorkshire countryside.