Our Team
ECL is run by our amazing paid part-time staff, Pier and Eleanor, supported by a wide group of volunteers. It's governed by a Board of Directors. Meet the team here and hear from Trustee Lisa why she joined ECL.
Pier Markham
Pier has been working at ECL since 1999, helping to enrich our members' lives. She is responsible for co-ordinating all our activities.
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Eleanor Miller
Eleanor has 30 years of experience working across a range of not for profit, charity and government
sectors. She is responsible for marketing, communications and fundraising for the charity.
David Middleton
A management accountant with over 25 years of experience, David took over the role of Treasurer in September 2013 and joined the Board later that year.
Kam Dhaliwal
Kam joined the ECL Board in early 2025 in the role of Company Secretary. She holds a governance position in the NHS and has a passion for charities that assist young people.
Terri Collins
In 1994 Terri helped establish
Elmbridge Advocacy Link, which in 2000 became Elmbridge Community Link (ECL). After many years as Chair, Terri stepped down in 2017, but continues to sit on the Board as a Trustee.
Ann Ledgard
Ann joined ECL as a volunteer nearly ten years ago and continues to attend the Wednesday multi-activity days. She has been on the Board since 2015 and became Chair at the start of 2024.
Lisa Wilks
Lisa became involved with ECL when her son, who is autistic, started coming to the AllSports sessions. Having seen their positive effect, she was moved to join the Board in 2020, keen to assist the charity in its work of enhancing the lives of people with learning disabilities.
Vivien White
Vivien joined the ECL Board in late 2024.
Mike Nally
Mike joined the ECL Board in 2024, and is a current volunteer at AllSports - a session run by ECL for young adults with autism and/or learning disabilities.
