Dave Carr Expand Dave’s role is to oversee volunteering, specifically recruiting and supporting volunteers around the country to help us with our work. He also has responsibility for the network of tinnitus support groups and helps new groups get started and run independently.
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.
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.
Helen Goldsby-West Expand Helen is responsible for overseeing all aspects of BTA fundraising and management of the fundraising team. Helen also leads the Corporate Membership programme, and supports the development of operational documents and planning of new projects. Helen lives in Barnsley with her long term partner and two cats. She enjoys travelling abroad to sunny places, regular horse riding, and socialising with friends.
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 over the years has been varied, but as the Events Manager for the past ten years she has enjoyed working with many different people from various backgrounds who have played an important part in helping to deliver successful events. In 2017 Krys is looking forward to stepping into a different role within the BTA and new challenges.