Our Team
Governance, Leadership, and the People Who Make It Happen
Autonomie is guided by strong governance and delivered by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Together, they ensure our work is well-led, accountable, and centred on empowering young people with physical disabilities and additional needs, and supporting their families.
Management Review Committee / Trustees
Governance & Oversight
Autonomie's Management Review Committee (Trustees) provides strategic oversight and governance. The Committee ensures the charity is well-governed, financially responsible, and focused on delivering meaningful, long-term impact for young people and families.
They bring a range of professional skills, lived experience, and independent perspectives to guide Autonomie's direction and sustainability.
Committee Members
Janice English
Chair
Janice provides strategic leadership to Autonomie, ensuring strong governance and a clear focus on the charity's mission. She brings experience in leadership and a deep commitment to inclusion, accountability, and positive outcomes for young people.
David Coates
Secretary
David supports the effective running of the Management Review Committee, ensuring good governance, clear decision-making, and compliance with regulatory responsibilities.
TBC
Treasurer
The Treasurer role provides oversight of financial management, ensuring resources are used responsibly and sustainably to support Autonomie's work.
Naomi McAleese
Young Persons Representative
Naomi brings the voice and perspective of young people directly into governance, helping ensure decisions reflect lived experience and remain grounded in what matters most to participants.
Emma Gilmore
Committee Member
Emma contributes professional insight and strategic thinking, supporting Autonomie's commitment to strong governance and effective service delivery.
Paul Jeffers
Committee Member
Paul brings experience and independent perspective to the Committee, helping guide the charity's development and long‑term sustainability.
Staff Team
Delivering Support, Every Day
Autonomie's staff team brings the organisation's mission to life through the design and delivery of inclusive programmes, family support, and community engagement. They work closely with young people, families, volunteers, and partners to ensure services are practical, person‑centred, and empowering.
Staff Members
Sandra McDonald
SAIL Project Manager
Sandra leads the delivery of the SAIL programme, working closely with young people, families, and partners to build independence, confidence, and life skills. She is passionate about creating supportive environments where young people can grow at their own pace.
Megan Baine
SAIL Support Worker
Megan supports young people participating in the SAIL programme, helping deliver sessions that focus on practical skills, confidence‑building, and personal development. She works alongside participants to ensure they feel supported, included, and encouraged.
Sharon Quinn
Admin Officer
Sharon provides vital administrative support to the organisation, helping keep programmes running smoothly and ensuring families, young people, and partners receive timely, professional communication and coordination.
Volunteers
Making Our Programmes Possible
Volunteers play a crucial role in Autonomie's work, supporting young people during activities, building confidence, and helping create welcoming, inclusive spaces.
We are grateful to our volunteers who support SAIL and Freedom2Choose, including:
Freedom2Choose Volunteers
- Emma
- Tessie
- Lara
- Bethany
- Casey
SAIL Volunteers
- Conor
- Meabh
SAIL & Freedom2Choose
- Aisling
- Niamh
- Michael
- Keelan
Their time, care, and commitment help bring our programmes to life.
Shared Commitment
Across governance, staff, and volunteers, everyone involved in Autonomie shares a commitment to:
Join Our Team
Whether you want to volunteer, partner with us, or support our work, there are many ways to get involved.
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