Meet our Trustees
Our Trustees are the people who share ultimate responsibility for governing our charity and directing how it is managed and run.
Vince McAllister
I was a Senior Civil Servant, employed by the Home Office when I decided to take early retirement in 2018. Prior to that I had held senior roles in most of the large government departments, with my final appointment being the Head of Training for HMRC for five years.
Since finishing work I have undertaken a range of voluntary roles including being a Trustee with a large charity for the last five years. I would hope that the skills and experience I bring from my roles in government, and previously as a Trustee will help me support the exciting opportunities that we have to further develop Stepping Stones North Wales.
Chair of the Board
Jennie Henderson
I’m now retired but worked as a teacher, social worker, mental health professional and children and families counsellor for the charity; Action for Children. I’ve been involved with Stepping Stones, both as a practitioner and Trustee for 30 years. I was recruited by Vicki Boll (one of the founder members) and share her passion, vision and commitment to the work of this fantastic organisation.
Trustee
Nigel Beasley
I am retired but used to work in the electricity generation industry where I became the Business Manager at Wylfa Power Station and ultimately the Security Head for Magnox Electric.
Along with my wife, I have helped bring up my four children, sadly my daughter Lucy died of a Brain Tumour at the age of 25 in March 2017. This traumatic experience has motivated me to be involved in Stepping Stones. It seems to be a fitting tribute to be involved in an organisation that helps adults to manage the trauma of being sexually abused.
Trustee
Lisa Edwards
I am an experienced finance professional with over 15 years’ experience working across the public, private and charity sectors. My career has included senior finance roles within local government, education, multinational organisations and growing businesses, where I have specialised in financial management, governance, strategic planning and organisational development.
Alongside my professional career, I am passionate about supporting my local community. I currently serve as a school governor, and I strongly believe in using my financial expertise to help organisations make a lasting difference.
Trustee & Treasurer
Ceryl Davies
Dr Ceryl Teleri Davies is a native Welsh speaker, born and raised in North Wales. She is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME), Bangor University, and a qualified social worker with over 25 years’ experience across research, practice and leadership roles. Her work focuses on compassionate care, violence against women and girls, safeguarding, prevention and reducing inequalities in health and social care. She currently leads the WE CARE fellowship programme exploring compassionate cervical screening care for women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse, working with partners across the UK, Sweden, Australia and Canada. In 2026, Ceryl was awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship to further explore international approaches to compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. Ceryl is a Trustee with Stepping Stones North Wales and is passionate about improving survivor-informed support and services across North Wales and beyond.
Trustee & Welsh Language Lead
Les Baxter
I started off working in care homes and I now work for nhs Wales and have done for the last 12 years.
I started off as a health care support worker and now I work for patient flow.
During my time working in the health care sector, I have supported many vulnerable and poorly individuals and I have gained an insight into the extra support and help needed by many individuals, and I hope to transfer the skills I have gained during my work in health care to this charity.
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