Our Staff Members

Professional Background 

Before joining Derbyshire Dales CVS, I was Deputy CEO at Keele University Students’ Union, where I also stepped in as Interim CEO. I’ve also worked as Interim Union Director at an organisation in a rural setting, focused on education in farming and agricultural studies. 

Over the years, I’ve held a variety of leadership roles including Head of Membership Services, Head of Voice and Advocacy, Student Experience Manager, and Advice Services Manager. Each role has given me the chance to support people and shape services that make a real difference. 

Ian a born and bred Yorkshireman who now lives in Derbyshire on the edge of the beautiful Peak District is the person responsible for maintaining the DDCVS finance records and reporting to the Trustees.

Ian, a qualified accountant, has over 40 years experience in accountancy practice where in addition to working with charities and not for profit organisations, has worked alongside a variety of businesses in varied industries in the owner managed SME sector.

Shuk-man Woo, Administration and Facilities Manager – responsible for the smooth running of the office and administrative functions of DDCVS.

Shuk joined the Derbyshire Dales CVS in June 2021, a graduate in Hospitality and Business Management and has worked in conference centres, sports stadiums and student accommodation.
She’s supported and worked for charitable organisations such as British Heart Foundation, British Red Cross, Croix Rouge Françiase and Age UK.

Polly Yates works together with Sarah Paisley to support community and voluntary sector groups across the Derbyshire Dales offering advice and information.

Polly has worked with a number of local and national voluntary sector organisations including managing the Macmillan Readycall project in the Dales and working with national charity Blind Veterans.