Andy has been a Trustee since 2011, becoming Chair of the Board in 2020. During his professional life Andy worked with and alongside people with learning disabilities and their families in Leeds for almost 40 years, working in a range of positions in both the statutory and voluntary sectors. 

Immediately prior to his retirement he was the Chief Executive of Aspire Community Benefit Society, a staff-led public service mutual, providing care and support services to adults with learning disabilities.