The Board

iNspire’s Board is comprised of 6 highly experienced professionals who have backgrounds in business, charities, professional services and media. As a group of successful individuals they draw on their experience and contacts to guide iNspire’s growth and direction.

iNspire’s Board are:

Darryl Cooke
Lucy Meacock, ITN
Laura Wolfe, Managing Director, Journey9 UK
Ann Jordan, Chairman of the IoD, North Wes
Vernon Barker, Managing Director, First Transpennine Express
Vikas Shah, Director, Swiscot

I love been involved in iNspire because I know that the combination of skills that we offer really do help the charities involved in the programme reach their goals quicker. People are really grateful for the time and expertise you give them, even if you do something that doesn't seem like a lot to you. It’s also inspiring to be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and with iNspire I get to help a large number of local charities from areas where I grew up or live and feel like I’m actually doing some good.

Lesley-Ann Birley, Executive Director