Our Team

Discover the passionate individuals behind OpenSight, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those living with vision impairment. 

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Senior Leadership Team

Chris Dixon

CEO
Chris leads OpenSight towards its strategic goals, ensuring its success and growth. This includes decision-making, strategic planning, and overseeing operations to achieve desired results aligned with the organisation's mission and strategy.

Debbie Ross

Head of Volunteering and Training
Debbie is responsible for overseeing the effective management of volunteers and the operation of our social clubs. 

Ian Morris

Head of Services
Ian ensures all of OpenSight’s services are delivered in a person-centered and effective way, empowering our services users to live full, active, and independent lives. He also leads the development and rollout of new services, co-developing them with members of the vision impaired community. Ian has been blind for over 20 years and is supported in his work by his Guide Dog Millsey.

Gemma McKnight

Head of Income Generation and Communications
Gemma ensures we have the necessary funds to support our work through a sustainable funding model comprised of various revenue schemes. She also oversees our internal and external communications, ensuring they’re engaging and effective. 

Income Generation and Communications Team

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Maisie Seward

Fundraising and Communications Officer

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Sarah Evans

Independent
Living Advisor

(Children and Young People)

Jemma Brown

Independent Living
Advisor

Service Delivery Team

Jemma Brown

Independent
Living Advisor

(Smart Tech)

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Sarah Evans

Independent
Living Advisor

(Children and Young People)

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Jo Fielder

Independent
Living Advisor

(Active Age Groups and Smart Tech)

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John Macmillan

Independent
Living Advisor

(Low Vision Support)

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Jane Beesley

Data and Impact
Officer

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Storme Dunford

Independent Living
Advisor Intern

Volunteer, Training and Clubs

Lindsey Payne

Lindsey Payne

Club and Volunteer Co-Ordinator

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Pippa Butler

Operations and Services Co-Ordinator

Finance Team

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Magda Wolanowska

Finance Manager

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Stacey Halford

Finance Officer

Our Trustees

Lynn Simpson

Lynn Simpson

Chair

Mark Oliphant

Mark Oliphant

Trustee

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Daniel Collins

Trustee

Will Baker

Will Baker

Trustee

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Dr Vivien Robins

Trustee

Steve Foster

Steve Foster

Treasurer

Mohamed Oshallah

Trustee

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