Stepping Stones (Luton) is a registered charity and charitable company limited by guarantee governed by a group of Trustees, the Charity’s board of directors. Our trustees set the Charity’s strategic direction, monitor the delivery of the Charity’s objects, uphold its values and governance and guide, advise and support the Chief Executive Officer, who leads the Senior Management Team. As well as our trustees, we have a Charity Patron who helps raise awareness of our work.

Sandra’s long-standing interest in women’s issues led her to Stepping Stones where she has been a trustee since 2018. She is committed to helping women and their families improve their lives.

Sandra has over 30 years’ experience in Human Resources. For 12 years she worked in the University sector as a part-time lecturer in business-related topics, including organisational behaviour, strategic management and HR. She is also an executive coach who has coached and developed people across a broad range of disciplines

Sandra has a particular interest in communication, Emotional Intelligence and building resilience.  She is CIPD mentor, an NLP Master practitioner and Hypnotherapist. As well as chairing the board at Stepping Stones, Sandra is currently a trustee at The Disability Resource Centre.

Victor’s involvement with Stepping Stones reflects his deeper passion to help individuals and families move from survival to stability and from stability to significance. His lifelong mission is to empower people to overcome obstacles, discover their true worth and live with purpose.

Currently, a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Bedfordshire, Victor combines his educational background with practical insight to empower learners and future leaders. His dedication to mentoring has helped many students develop confidence, gain clarity and achieve academic excellence. Victor is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and an accredited external examiner with Advance HE. 

Helen became a trustee in September 2024. She is committed to helping individuals and organisations develop and improve their skills and believes that small changes in habits and behaviours produce great results.

Helen is an Organisational Development and Learning and Development professional with over 28 years’ experience. Working in both private and public sector organisations, she has coached and developed people across a broad-spectrum including healthcare, retail, finance and manufacturing. Helen has a particular interest in mental health and wellbeing and is a licensed Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) instructor. She trains and coaches individuals and groups in mental health first aid and resilience.

Seyefar became one of our trustees in 2024. He is deeply committed to our mission and values, and passionate about improving the safety, independence and life opportunities of women and their children in the local community.

Seyefar is Principal Lecturer and Undergraduate Accounting and Finance Portfolio Leader at the University of Bedfordshire Business School. He has a strong background in education, governance, and financial oversight and leverages his expertise to support our mission. Since joining the board, Seyefar has contributed significantly to the charity’s strategic planning, helping to ensure long-term financial sustainability and the responsible management of donor funds.

Rosie joined our board of trustees in September 2020, having previously been involved with several local voluntary organisations and charities.  She was attracted by our dedication to empowering women who have experienced domestic abuse to turn their lives around.

Rosie has over 30 years’ business development and relationship management experience, predominately working for SMEs in the competitive business-to-business sector.  She currently works in social housing and is motivated by making a positive impact on residents’ lives and the communities they live in. Her experience includes leading resident focussed social value initiatives and developing meaningful relationships to drive business growth and enhance reputation.

Claire joined us in April 2022 because she wanted to give something back to her local community. She was drawn to the charity’s work supporting women and is proud to play a part in helping them move forward with confidence and independence.

Claire has worked in the voluntary sector for several years and is currently a team manager at another local charity. Her role involves working closely with donors and fundraisers, developing engaging communications and supporting a range of fundraising activities. Claire is passionate about building strong relationships and ensuring supporters feel connected to the causes they care about.