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Location map for SoLO offices in Solihull

Map for SoLO offices in Solihull

Solihull Life Opportunities

St Andrew’s Centre,
Pike Drive,
Chelmsley Wood,
Birmingham
B37 7US

Phone: 0121 788 3469
Fax: 0121 788 3372
Email:

Management & Staff

SoLO is managed by a volunteer group of trustees:

  • Jan Prior (Chair Person)
  • Martin Wright
  • Nicola Miles
  • Wendy Magee
  • Gillian Penny
  • Mark Hinsley
  • Dr. Anand Kanani
  • Barry Allaway
  • Roger Derwent (Treasurer)

In addition we have the following co-opted members:

  • Paul Beech (Youth and Community)
  • Linda Akhtar (Children’s Disability Team)

Office Staff & Project Leaders

  • Chief Executive Officer: Janet Down

Supported by:

  • Administration: Val Rapson, Jyoti Evans
  • Children’s Manager: Deb Jones
  • Children’s Project Managers: Vicki Hill, Cookie Vetor, Becci Fox, Katie Davies
  • Adult Project Managers: Jacqui Bryan, Lynn Humphreys
  • Management Support Assistant: Maria Brown
  • Administrative Assistant: Paul Norgrove
  • Finance: Ed Mulligan
  • Get Active: Greg Pyne
  • Ice Breakers: Karen Spooner, Liz Reynolds and Mandy Naven
  • Night Owl: Katie Davies
  • Totally Arts: TBC
  • Teen Open Door: Carla Bakewell
  • Open Door: Anita Kent
  • Time Out: Becky Dew
  • Thursday Crew: Rachael Davies
  • Saturday Superfriends: Jo Paintain
  • Access All Areas: Katie Davies
  • Forest Oak After School: TBC
  • Hazel Oak After School: Tim Kindred
  • Drumtastic: Tim Kindred
  • SURG: Becci Fox
  • Leisure Links: Jacqui Bryan
  • Inclusive Play: Katie Davies