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Sunlight Centre Gillingham
(opens in a new tab)Sunlight Development Trust is a registered charity created to tackle health and social inequality through community development.
Vaish brings energy, insight and a strong commitment to equity to her role as Trustee, Secretary and EIDA (Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Accessibility) Lead. As a Pharmaceutical Science graduate, she combines academic knowledge with practical experience in community engagement, scientific communication and organisational support.Through her volunteer work as a Trustee, Vaishnavi helps ensure that inclusion is more than a principle; it is reflected in the way we welcome, support and engage with our diverse community. She is passionate about reducing barriers to participation and helping create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute.Her enthusiasm for healthcare equity, community wellbeing and inclusive practice makes her an important voice on the Board and a champion for ensuring Sunlight remains a place where everyone belongs!#TrusteesWeek #sunlightdevelopmenttrust
Our Trustee and Safeguarding Lead Peter Adewale joined the Board of Trustees in 2025 after completing a work placement here at Sunlight. He's super passionate about person-centred care and helping to promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of the communities we support.Born in Nigeria, Peter is known for being organised, dependable and diplomatic, with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. His dedication to helping people, combined with his professional experience and academic studies, makes him a valuable member of the Board.Outside of his work and studies, Peter enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and exploring the natural world.
Do you have a solid financial background? Would you like to use your skills and experience to benefit the community? We might just have the role for you!Long story short, we need a new Treasurer/Trustee. A Treasurer for a charity plays a pivotal role in safeguarding that charity’s financial health. Their expertise ensures that resources are managed responsibly, enabling us to deliver life-changing projects and maintain the trust of our donors, beneficiaries, and partners. Our new Treasurer will be a key voice in strategic decision-making, helping us plan for a sustainable future.If you have experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, banking, payroll, or financial management, budget monitoring and financial reporting or governance, charity finance, or trustee responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to have been a trustee before, although this would be an advantage. We're particularly interested in hearing from individuals who sare our commitment to community development and social impact, can explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences, are willing to contribute positively to Board discussions and demonstrate integrity, sound judgement, and strategic thinking.If this sounds interesting tap bit.ly/SunlightTreasurer for the full role description#trusteeneeded #treasurerneeded #sunlightdevelopmenttrust
Our Trustee and Safeguarding Lead Peter Adewale joined the Board of Trustees in 2025 after completing a work placement here at Sunlight. He's super passionate about person-centred care and helping to promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of the communities we serve.Before beginning his social work career, Peter built extensive experience in train operations, sales and management with Southeastern Railways. He brings a thoughtful and practical approach to governance, alongside a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting others.Born in Nigeria, Peter is known for being organised, dependable and diplomatic, with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. His dedication to helping people, combined with his professional experience and academic studies, makes him a valuable member of the Board.Outside of his work and studies, Peter enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and exploring the natural world.
Clive's connection to Sunlight stretches right back to the organisation's beginnings. For many years, he supported the Centre by opening the building every Sunday in his role as Treasurer of the Baptist Church. He has also been a familiar face at Café Sunlight, volunteering his time and energy to support the local community and the Centre.In 2024, we were chuffed to welcome Clive to the Board of Trustees as Acting Treasurer and Community Representative. His deep knowledge of Sunlight's history, combined with his ongoing commitment to the people of Gillingham, helps ensure the organisation remains firmly connected to the community it was created to support.Thank you Clive, you're an inspiration to us all!#TrusteesWeek #sunlightdevelopmenttrust #sunlightcentregillingham #clivewaters
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Sunlight Centre Gillingham
(opens in a new tab)Sunlight Development Trust is a registered charity created to tackle health and social inequality through community development.
Vaish brings energy, insight and a strong commitment to equity to her role as Trustee, Secretary and EIDA (Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Accessibility) Lead. As a Pharmaceutical Science graduate, she combines academic knowledge with practical experience in community engagement, scientific communication and organisational support.Through her volunteer work as a Trustee, Vaishnavi helps ensure that inclusion is more than a principle; it is reflected in the way we welcome, support and engage with our diverse community. She is passionate about reducing barriers to participation and helping create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute.Her enthusiasm for healthcare equity, community wellbeing and inclusive practice makes her an important voice on the Board and a champion for ensuring Sunlight remains a place where everyone belongs!#TrusteesWeek #sunlightdevelopmenttrust
Our Trustee and Safeguarding Lead Peter Adewale joined the Board of Trustees in 2025 after completing a work placement here at Sunlight. He's super passionate about person-centred care and helping to promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of the communities we support.Born in Nigeria, Peter is known for being organised, dependable and diplomatic, with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. His dedication to helping people, combined with his professional experience and academic studies, makes him a valuable member of the Board.Outside of his work and studies, Peter enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and exploring the natural world.
Do you have a solid financial background? Would you like to use your skills and experience to benefit the community? We might just have the role for you!Long story short, we need a new Treasurer/Trustee. A Treasurer for a charity plays a pivotal role in safeguarding that charity’s financial health. Their expertise ensures that resources are managed responsibly, enabling us to deliver life-changing projects and maintain the trust of our donors, beneficiaries, and partners. Our new Treasurer will be a key voice in strategic decision-making, helping us plan for a sustainable future.If you have experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, banking, payroll, or financial management, budget monitoring and financial reporting or governance, charity finance, or trustee responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to have been a trustee before, although this would be an advantage. We're particularly interested in hearing from individuals who sare our commitment to community development and social impact, can explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences, are willing to contribute positively to Board discussions and demonstrate integrity, sound judgement, and strategic thinking.If this sounds interesting tap bit.ly/SunlightTreasurer for the full role description#trusteeneeded #treasurerneeded #sunlightdevelopmenttrust
Our Trustee and Safeguarding Lead Peter Adewale joined the Board of Trustees in 2025 after completing a work placement here at Sunlight. He's super passionate about person-centred care and helping to promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of the communities we serve.Before beginning his social work career, Peter built extensive experience in train operations, sales and management with Southeastern Railways. He brings a thoughtful and practical approach to governance, alongside a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting others.Born in Nigeria, Peter is known for being organised, dependable and diplomatic, with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. His dedication to helping people, combined with his professional experience and academic studies, makes him a valuable member of the Board.Outside of his work and studies, Peter enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and exploring the natural world.
Clive's connection to Sunlight stretches right back to the organisation's beginnings. For many years, he supported the Centre by opening the building every Sunday in his role as Treasurer of the Baptist Church. He has also been a familiar face at Café Sunlight, volunteering his time and energy to support the local community and the Centre.In 2024, we were chuffed to welcome Clive to the Board of Trustees as Acting Treasurer and Community Representative. His deep knowledge of Sunlight's history, combined with his ongoing commitment to the people of Gillingham, helps ensure the organisation remains firmly connected to the community it was created to support.Thank you Clive, you're an inspiration to us all!#TrusteesWeek #sunlightdevelopmenttrust #sunlightcentregillingham #clivewaters
