The people with overall responsibility

Governance and Management

ECIL has a Management Committee (MC) consisting of no more than twelve trustees. We also have observer membership, which allows people to attend the committee for a year, to find out whether it is something they want to do. In this capacity, they have no voting rights. The committee meets every six weeks. Under the constitution, full members of ECIL must be disabled people. We have an associate member category for our able bodied supporters.

Portrait of Wendy Starkie Chair of ECIL Chair

Wendy Starkie is the chair of the ECIL management committee. Wendy has returned to the role of ECIL's chair, following a year off.  She brings a wealth of experience as a carer.  She has huge dedication to and enthusiasm for our organisation.

Sally O,Connor, ECIL Vice Chair. Vice Chair

Sally O'Connor is the vice chair of ECIL. She is a wheelchair user and also has a visual impairment. She has finance skills and is the treasurer of a large local organisation. Her particular campaigning interest is in transport.

Treasurer

George Venus is the ECIL treasurer.  He is known for his committed support to the disability voluntary sector and is a retired, qualified accountant.

Ordinary committee members

Jane Barnes - was our Chair for one year, up to September '09.  Prior to this, she was our Head of Information and Advice.

Mandy Hudson - a teacher, who receives Direct Payments.

Margaret Norris - a disabled carer with extensive advocacy experience.

Yuusuf Guuled - has set up HADEA (Horn of Africa Disability and Elderly Association) based in Acton, which supports disabled people from Somalia and other African countries.

Jay Dasani - takes an active interest in the voluntary sector locally.  He is himself disabled, with two disabled children, and has computer skills.

Sue McLean-Grant - now retired, worked for Ealing Community Transport.  She is interested in Housing issues.

Anna Brokling - is a strong supporter of ECIL's activities.  She is an older member and a keen student, who recently achieved English 'A' level and a special Student of the Year award.

Observers

There are currently no Observers.

Back to top