Supporting people with learning disability or autism to live, learn and work.
Our People
Cara Cash-Marley
Chief Executive
Lydia Lynas
Director of Employment and Community Inclusion
Anne Marie McCartney
Director of Finance & IT
Paris McDonagh
Director of Social Enterprise & Commercial Development
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. -
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)
Chris is an experienced senior HR manager, providing guidance on HR. -
Carrie Matchett, (Director)
Carrie is a free-lance consultant specialising in strategy & governance. -
Margaret O’Kane, (Director)
A social worker & recently retired senior Heath Trust executive, Margaret has extensive experience of learning disability and leadership. -
Jo McGinley, (Director)
Jo has over 20 years’ experience working in communications, change management and business improvement.
