An experienced and passionate team with a wide range of skills in addiction, health, policy, charity management and law.
Meet the Team
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Yvonne McKinnon
Trustee
Yvonne has worked in the field of addiction since 2013. She has been a senior staff member in multiple private rehabilitation facilities. She is a project manager at a Leamington homeless project and has a Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care, Leadership and Management.
“I spent a huge part of my life in active addiction, progressing from one drug to the other, thinking there was no way out. I am now many years in recovery through the help and support of a charity recovery house. I am an example of this model working for anyone ready to make that change.”
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Dr. Susan Rutherford
Trustee
Susan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience and a MBChB in Medicine. Currently a GP Trainee, Susan is working towards a career in Inclusion Health. With over five years of experience working as a Director of LWS Night Shelter in Leamington Spa, Susan has seen first-hand the need for a rehabilitation facility in her local area.
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Emma Fawkes-Underwood
Trustee
Emma is a solicitor who worked for the Community Law Service, supporting people to maximise incomes, manage finances and deal with debt issues.
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Jeremy Snoad
Trustee
Jeremy is a chartered accountant. He worked previously in commercial real estate. He now also volunteers for a charity providing free debt and benefit advice.
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Jonathan Chilvers
Trustee
Jonathan worked in the homeless sector for 10 years before moving into local government policy and politics. He has extensive experience in setting up and running charities.
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Jonathan Selby
Trustee
Jonathan is a residential building surveyor and an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (AssocRICS). He is a director of EHB Residential Surveys Limited in Leamington Spa and specialises in the survey of residential properties throughout Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
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Matthew Over
Trustee
Hello my name is Matthew, and I’m Proof That Recovery Is Possible.
Over five years ago, I was trapped in addiction, struggling to find a way out. Today, I’m living proof that recovery is possible with the right support, resources, and determination. My journey hasn’t been easy, but thanks to organisations like New Chapters, I was able to rebuild my life. Now, I’m committed to helping others do the same.