Colette Bunker Expand Colette works full time as the Volunteer and Support Group Manager. Her role is to assist and nurture existing Tinnitus Support Groups as well as encouraging new ones to form. Colette is also responsible for developing our external volunteer network while working closely with the volunteering and engagement support administrator and internal volunteers.
Dave Carr Expand Dave’s role as Head of Development, is to design and support delivery of new projects and services that support the BTA’s business strategy and enhance business performance at national, regional levels and local levels. Working with all BTA staff to support a programme of continuous organisational performance improvement which helps the BTA achieve its vision and missions.
David Steele Expand David is our Head of Individual Giving and works with regular givers, challenge event participants, community groups, schools and universities 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 10 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.
Ellen Hindley Expand Ellen joined the BTA in 2017 and works full time as the Fundraising Administrator. Her role is to provide administrative assistance to the fundraising team and to support people wishing to fundraise for the BTA. Ellen enjoys going to gigs and festivals, dancing and performing in shows with musical theatre groups in Sheffield.
Emily Broomhead Expand Emily is the BTA's Campaigns Manager and leads on Plug'em and Tinnitus Awareness Week. She is working on our fundraising campaign Tea for Tinnitus which will take place throughout June. Emily is keen to raise awareness on prevention of tinnitus among those who may not know much about the condition and could be at risk. She is half of the PR team and also leads on BTA and Plug’em social media content on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Emily Ducker Expand Emily works full time to recruit and support office based volunteers, assist in the help we offer to tinnitus support groups around the country, and provide administrative support to the events manager. She is the key point of contact for volunteers, organisers of support groups and people booking onto BTA events.
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.
Helen Twelves Expand Helen joined the BTA in June 2013 but has been working in fundraising for a number of years. She is responsible for approaching grant-making organisations to support the work of the BTA. Helen lives in Chesterfield and enjoys keeping fit, gardening and trying to keep up with her two young daughters’ social calendars! Helen works Tuesday – Thursday.
Krys Klytta Expand Krys' role at the BTA over the years has been varied, but she recently stepped down as the Events Manager to work part time and is now part of the finance and admin team and looking forward to taking on a new set of challenges. The extra time at home is spent chasing after 2 small grandchildren, three cats and learning what to do with a greenhouse.