

Supporting people with learning disability or autism to live, learn and work.

Our People

Joan McGinn
Chief Executive

Brenda McCracken
Director of Operations

Lydia Lynas
Head of Inclusion & Progression

Kirsty Spencer
Head of Employment & Progression
Board of Directors
Orchardville is managed by a voluntary Board of Directors who provide our overall governance and leadership based on a shared vision, mission and values. Our Board ensures that Orchardville fulfils its financial and legal responsibilities and promotes best practice. Board members bring a range of skills and experience ensuring that Orchardville delivers on its charitable and business objectives.
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Kathy Martin, (Chair)
Head of Marketing, Communications & Audiences at BBC Northern Ireland, Kathy is a seasoned professional with extensive Board experience in the charity sector and also extensive experience of learning disability. -
Louise Tiffney, (Treasurer & Chair of ARC)
A qualified accountant, Louise provides strong financial guidance. -
Jamie Bill, (Director)
Jamie is a senior manager of a large private organisation and brings an employer perspective to the Board -
Suzanne Lutton, (Director)
Suzanne has extensive experience in local government and regeneration as well as extensive board experience. -
Apolonia Mbondiya, (Director)
Apolonia is a youth and community worker and is the carer of a participant with autism. -
Jonathan McAlpin, (Director & Chair of Governance Committee)
Jonathan has extensive experience in social enterprise. -
Sian McKinty, (Director)
Sian is a teacher and parent of a child with learning disability. -
Chris Perry, (Director)
Working in the public sector, Chris is a senior HR manager, providing guidance on HR. -
John Veitch, (Director)
A social worker & recently retired senior Heath Trust executive, John has extensive experience of learning disability.