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.

• 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.