Gill Valentine currently serves as the Director of Services and Designated Safeguarding Lead at SHINE, a position held since November 2022. Previously, Gill held various leadership roles, including Advice, Support & Enquiries Manager at the Masonic Charitable Foundation, where responsibilities encompassed the strategic management of frontline services, change management, and safeguarding. Other notable positions include Chief Officer at HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED, where Gill led charity governance and income diversification efforts, and Senior County Placements Coordinator at Kent County Council, overseeing complex residential placements. Additionally, Gill has extensive experience in welfare benefits and advice roles, with a strong focus on safeguarding and community support throughout a diverse career spanning over two decades in the charity and public sector domains.
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SHINE - Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality
Shine is a registered charity, which was formed in 1966, initially to help families and individuals affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Today, Shine is a community of 75,000 individuals, families, friends, and professionals, sharing achievements, challenges and information on living with hydrocephalus, or spina bifida, and related issues. Working together throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, we strive to overcome challenges and achieve the best for you and your family.