Mind in Furness Staff and Trustees



Karen Dobson - Chief Officer
Karen Dobson is the current Chief Officer, overseeing both the School Street Drop-in Centre and Coniston House

Email : karen.dobson@mindinfurness.org.uk
Karen Dobson

Richard Crossley - Advocacy/Support Worker
Richard Crossley is an Advocacy/Support Worker at our School Street Drop-in Centre.

Email : richard.crossley@mindinfurness.org.uk
Richard Crossley - Advocacy/Support Worker

Jacqui Clark - Residential Services Manager
Jacqui Clark is the current Residential Services Manager at Coniston House.

Email : sylvia.reynolds@mindinfurness.org.uk
Jacqui Clark - Residential Manager

Melanie Gilmour - Advocacy/Support Worker
Melanie Gilmour is an Advocacy/Support Worker at our School Street Drop-in Centre.

Email : melanie.gilmour@mindinfurness.org.uk
Melanie Gilmour - Advocacy/Support Worker

Mike Corker - Advocacy/Support Worker
Mike Corker is an Advocacy/Support Worker at our School Street Drop-in Centre.

Email : mike.corker@mindinfurness.org.uk
Mike Corker - Advocay/Support Worker

As well as our dedicated full and part time staff we have a wonderful group of volunteers and helpers who make all the difference to the service we offer . We thank all who are involved at Mind in Furness without which our service would not be what it is.





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