Staff, Trustees & Directors

Women Acting in Today’s Society is governed by a group of Trustees who are responsible for policy decisions and legal aspects of WAITS as a Charitable Trust.

“Women with the power to make and influence decisions and make positive change” A Network of women’s groups, our membership reflects the diverse communities of Birmingham, Sandwell and other parts of the West Midlands.

WAITS has been, and will continue to be, an innovator. We are uniquely placed to provide accessible and responsive services to a variety of hard to reach women.

Staff

  • Marcia Lewinson – Chief Executive
  • Chris Tse – Chinese Women’s Support & Development
  • Zayneb Khan – Capacity Builder
  • Jackie Williams – House Manager
  • Wendy Saunders – Resettlement Worker
  • Hazel Gumbs – Transition Worker
  • Anthea Wilson – Finance Officer
  • Sahana Begum - Volunteer
  • Henrietta Brealey - Volunteer

Trustees

  • Sally Bateman – Chairperson
  • Gurbaksh Johal – Trustee
  • Janet Lindsay – Trustee
  • Robina Iqbal – Trustee
  • Sharon Ensor – Trustee
  • Mary Longmore – Trustee
  • Farhat Akbar – Trustee

Marcia Lewinson – Board Secretary

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