Meet the Trustees

the peter pan team

Colin Barcroft

Chair of Trustees

Colin has been a Trustee of the Peter Pan Centre for a number of years, most recently as Treasurer. Colin is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA), a Member of the Institute of Securities (MSI) and has more than 25 years experience with both KPMG & Baker Tilly. Colin is passionate about the voluntary sector, dedicating much of his time to volunteering his skills to three other local charities, as well as being Chair of Trustees of the Peter Pan Centre

Michelle Owen

Treasurer

Michelle is Group CEO of JSSH Limited, a family-owned property maintenance and management business where she previously held the role of Group Finance Director for 10 years. Michelle is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants with 30 years of accountancy experience. She has previously held the role of Corporate Finance Partner working closely with Boards of Directors helping them to achieve their strategic goals and raising finance for a variety of businesses across multiple sectors including charities and the financial sector. She provides a full spectrum of strategic and financial support to the Peter Pan team.

Sarah McDowell

Early Years Specialist

Sarah is the former Peter Pan Centre Manager and has extensive experience supporting children with special educational needs both here at Peter Pan and through managing various different childcare provisions. Sarah is qualified with a Level 6 Honours Degree in Early Childhood Studies.