Derrick Anderson CBE Derrick Anderson CBE is a trustee of WAVE Trust. He was Chief Executive at Lambeth Council for 10 years until he retired in 2015. Expand Derrick Anderson was Chief Executive at Lambeth Council for 10 years until he retired in 2015. Prior to that he was CEO of Wolverhampton Council for 10 years. Derrick, who was born in London, has 25 years' senior management experience in local government and more than 30 years in the public sector. He was awarded a CBE for services to local government in 2003 and voted Public Leader of the Year in the Guardian Public Services Awards 2012. He holds honorary doctorates from Staffordshire University for work on social inclusion and cultural policy from the University of Birmingham. He has a keen interest in sports and the arts, as well as working with aid and development organisations in Southern Africa and the Caribbean.
Dr Caroline Clark Dr Caroline Clark is a long-serving Trustee of WAVE Trust, having previously served as Chair of Trustees. Expand Caroline has been an involved and valued WAVE trustee for many years. With a Degree in Mathematics and a Masters in Medieval History, Caroline completed her PhD in Medieval History whilst teaching history part-time at two eminent London universities. Deeply committed to the elimination of child abuse in both the UK and the rest of the world, Caroline finds her participation with WAVE to be a natural expression of this commitment. Another expression lies in her role as home-maker and mother to her daughter Eleanor. Since 2003, as well as being a trustee, Caroline has served WAVE in various roles as Fundraising Officer, Council member, proofreader, and editor. She was a highly valued Chair of the Board of Trustees from 2009 to 2014. Caroline made a hugely significant contribution in 2005 by not only conducting the final edit but also by paying the full cost of the production of WAVE's report 'Violence and what to do about it', without which it is unlikely the report would have been published. Related content: The WAVE Report 2005: Violence and what to do about it
Nick Essex Nick Essex joined WAVE Trust's Board of Trustees in October 2014 and serves as Finance Director and Chair of the Finance Committee Expand Nick joined the Board of Trustees in October 2014 and serves as Finance Director and Chair of the Finance Committee. Nick is a chartered accountant (ACA) by background and has been working at Grant Thornton since joining the professional services firm back in 2009. After completing his training contract in the Audit department, he joined Grant Thornton’s Restructuring and Debt Advisory team on a six-month secondment before transferring to the Transaction Advisory team in July 2014. He subsequently spent 3 years in the financial due diligence team, performing detailed financial and operational analysis and risk assessment on businesses, advising primarily large corporates, private equity houses and banks on transactions of various sizes. In August 2017 Nick transferred to the Corporate Finance Advisory team, providing M&A and strategic advice to mid-market private companies within the healthcare sector. In his spare time, Nick enjoys keeping fit and has been fortunate enough to spend several years travelling the globe and living overseas. He is also a keen fundraiser, having recently completed the Three Peaks challenge, a sponsored sky dive and a month living as a vegan all in the name of charity.
Mr Colin Sarre Colin spent nearly 40 years as a city professional working in financial markets. He was appointed as a trustee in 2018 Expand When he retired, Colin wanted to give something back to society. He is now non-executive Director for a multi-academy Trust, a community mediator, a mentor for University students and, most recently, he joined the WAVE Trust Board. In this latter role, Colin is inspired by the work the charity plays in developing and implementing solutions to prevent and heal adverse childhood experiences. Colin's own family experience had already made him aware of how the right support can make all the difference to new parents. Colin states: 'I recognise the importance of pro-active intervention in the early years. Through WAVE Trust, I hope to help other families just as we were helped'.
Peter Watt Peter is a former Registered General Nurse, General Secretary of the Labour Party, Director at the NSPCC and foster carer. Expand Peter is a former Registered General Nurse, General Secretary of the Labour Party, Director at the NSPCC, foster carer and Managing Director of Family Support Services delivering support to vulnerable families. He is a Liverpool FC supporter and cricket lover. Peter joined the Board at WAVE in March 2021 after spending several months supporting WAVE review its strategic priorities.
Jay Haston Lived experience influencer becomes WAVE trustee Expand My name is Jay Haston. I am an expert lived experience advisor and trauma informed consultant. My background is steeped in ACEs since age 2 and a half, and a very difficult adult life. I founded the ACE Awareness campaign on Facebook and opened the first peer support groups for male and female survivors. I helped charities such as Neil's Hugs and Wellbeing Scotland to set up groups in local communities. I worked with Andys Man Club to create clubs in West Lothian. I help run Hearts of ACE - a WAVE supported peer support group for male and female survivors with lived and learned experience which offers a pathway to a purpose and empowerment. I am honoured to join WAVE Trust's Board of Trustees.