Our Trustees

I am best known as the ex detective turned whistleblower who resigned from Greater Manchester Police in 2012 to expose the full extent of failings by police and social services to investigate and prosecute the serious sexual abuse and exploitation of hundreds, if not thousands, of children by organised networks of perpetrators.

I have since devoted my life to supporting victims and survivors of abuse and determinedly exposing corruption and cover ups where ever I have seen them. I worked for 4 years on BBC multi BAFTA award winning drama Three Girls as The Programme Consultant, and I was a key contributor to documentaries such as The Betrayed Girls, Panorama, Despatches and many more, some of which are available in our media section. Writing my own book ‘Survivors’ to tell the full truth as I saw it, ensured the corruption I have witnessed was documented in detail, in a way a drama or a documentary never can.

Andrew is a founding partner of the digital transformation consultancy Actus Verto. With over 25 years of experience, gained in professional practise at KPMG, in industry in a CFO capacity and as a long serving member of the board of trustees at The Pets at Home Foundation, he brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge across the private, public and tertiary sectors. He is an award winning, motivated and highly financial commercial executive, experienced in leading significant transformation projects, refinancing programmes in public listed businesses, establishing robust governance and control cultures, as well as leading, motivating and developing teams in periods of rapid change.

He is happily married, with an 18 year old daughter, loves going to the gym, walking, travel, skiing, food and spending time with his favourite pet, Bryan the black lab!

Jo has a background in safeguarding children and adults with over 30 years of experience.

She has worked with other charities across various roles. Jo fully supports the mission of The Maggie Oliver Foundation and is thrilled to be a part of it in her role as a trustee.

Deb Sahota is an IT professional, based in Cheshire. Born in a small town in Lancashire, she has lived in the North West all her life. Graduating from Manchester University with a degree in biology, she has over 30 years of experience working in the computing industry for a range of organisations of different sizes. Her first few roles were very technical – starting as a computer programmer, she eventually became less technical and more sales, marketing and people-centred over the years. She is currently working for a large, global IT company, in a business development role.

Deb has two teenage children and a grumpy cat.

Mark Ormiston has over 20 years of experience in IT management, previously serving on the board of AIM listed financial services companies. Mark has experience in managing complex multi-million pound projects in both the public and private sector as well as working with small start-up organisations. Mark has the mantra that technology should be an enabler and enhance and create opportunities for others to grow. He keenly follows all of the latest trends in IT and embodies permanent self-improvement both professionally and personally. Mark has previously served as a trustee on the board of governors at schools in Manchester providing guidance and advice to the management teams. In his spare time.

Mark is a keen online gamer, but also enjoys travelling to the National Parks of the USA and photography.

Allison Howe has been Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance and Society Secretary at the NSPCC since 2017.

She has a background in Charity and Public Sector Governance and has a track record in helping charities and public sector organisations improve governance.

Allison is mum to Simon, Christie and Keir and nanny to Sylvan. She lives in South London, is a passionate Crystal Palace supporter who loves reading, music and travel.

Allison is delighted to be a trustee of the Maggie Oliver Foundation and looks forward to helping the charity move forward.

Danielle is the founding Director of the Centre for Safer Society, working to prevent violence, abuse and harm across the UK. Her previous roles have included commissioning and strategy in local Government, and a senior role within the national domestic abuse charity SafeLives. She has worked extensively to improve responses to sexual abuse and exploitation through her work in research, policy and training. She is committed to continuing to create change through her role as a trustee with TMOF.’