Who we are
The Helplines Association are first and foremost about our members, and the helpline users they support. We are supported by a team of staff and volunteers, managed by our Executive Committee and advised by a committee of experts from the government, voluntary and telecoms sectors.
THA staff
Rekha Wadhwani
Chief Executive
020 7089 6322
rekha.wadhwani@helplines.org.uk
Rekha is based in our London office and her normal working days are Monday-Friday.
Mark McLean
Head of Helpline Development Services
020 7089 6331
mark.mclean@helplines.org.uk
Mark is based in Merseyside and his normal working days are Monday-Friday, although he is often in our London office. Contact Mark if you need detailed support in setting up, commissioning, developing or evaluating a helpline, if you would like to have it accredited with The Helplines Standard or if you would like us to bring our training to you.
Sarah Teevan
Consultant/Trainer
020 7089 6328
sarah.teevan@helplines.org.uk
Sarah is based in our London office. Contact Sarah with any enquiries about training, evaluation or consultancy projects that she is already undertaking for you.
Peter Glenday
Programme Manager
020 7089 6325
peter.glenday@helplines.org.uk
Peter is based in our London office and normally works Monday-Friday. Contact Peter with any enquiries about membership, mobile friendly freephone numbers, and our programme of local THA events.
Irene Moore
Operations Manager
020 7089 6324
Irene is based in our London office and works Tuesday, Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. Contact Irene for enquiries about booking our training room or finance issues.
Anya Hawe
Administrator
020 7089 6326
administrator@helplines.org.uk
Anya is based in our London office and works Monday-Friday 9am-1pm. Contact Anya for enquiries about training or finance issues.
Trustees
Chair: Peter Calderbank, bss
Vice-Chair: Julia Parnaby, The Stroke Association
Treasurer: Roger Leslie
Executive Committee members:
Fay Atkinson, North Derbyshire Womens' Aid
Pip Jaffa OBE, Parents Advice Centre
John Lawrie OBE, Samaritans
Denise Yates, National Association for Gifted Children