Alison Stannard : Chief Executive
Alison joined Sight Support in September 2011 after working for the local authority in a PR/Marketing and Support role. After a number of years coordinating the Resource Centre provision, she was promoted to the role of Services Manager in January 2015 and since then she has overseen the development of two new projects: SocialEyes and Telephone Befriending, which has seen a rapid expansion of Sight Support services. Alison enjoys spending time with her family and visiting the local coast and walking in the countryside.
Angela Gregory : Income Generation & Marketing Manager
Angela joined Sight Support in 2011 having previously worked in a similar role at a small national charity. She is responsible for coordinating all the fundraising activities at the charity as well and promoting Sight Support in both the local media and online. In her spare time Angela loves to watch rugby league having previously worked for Sheffield Eagles RLFC.
If you are interested in finding out more about our fundraising events and activities, please visit the How You Can Help section of this website.
GillIan Wright: Finance Manager
Gill joined Sight Support in 2011 working as a finance administrator with the Finance Manager. She has worked her way up to now be responsible for the whole finance function of the charity before being promoted to Finance & Facilities Manager in 2024. Within this role Gill is now responsible for looking after Beech Holme Court and the tenants. In her spare time Gill likes to watch professional snooker and goes to many matches.
Claire Balfour: Services Manager Claire joined Sight Support in May 2024, bringing with her valuable experience from the events industry. She is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our services, which include the Day Groups, SocialEYES, Telephone Befriending, Children and Families, and the Community Advice Departments. In her spare time, Claire enjoys attending concerts, walking her dog, and spending time with family and friends.
