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Our Senior Leadership Team
We all know that the success of any organisation is its staff, and that can definitely be said for us too. We are more like a family, each sharing the same genuine desire; to help change our clients' lives for the better. From our housekeepers to CEO, we all play a pivotal role in "Challenging attitudes & changing lives."
Our charity is guided by our Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
Dr Rachel Duncan Rachel is the CEO of NDAS, joining the team in March 2019, but has worked in other areas of community safety, commissioning and safeguarding development in Northamptonshire for over 15 years. She has overall accountability for managing, developing and delivering the strategic direction of NDAS and works to ensure ongoing sustainability, growth and success. She likes music, cats and socialising with cats (and people).
Natriece Westwood Natriece is the NDAS Operations manager and joined the team in June 2016. She is part of our senior management team and is responsible for overseeing delivery of the service, providing supervision and advice to the team, developing induction and training for NDAS and coordination of student and volunteer placements. She has had various roles in Domestic abuse over the last 13 years and is passionate about supporting all victims. Natriece enjoys dancing, spending time with family and socialising with friends.
Zoë Tatham Zoë is the NDAS Business Manager and joined the team in June 2016. She is part of our senior management team and is responsible for a variety of functions including HR, IT systems, GDPR regulations, communications, and fundraising. She has had various roles in line management and training and most recently worked for Northants Police in their control room. Zoe enjoys crafting, cooking and eating as well as keeping fit at bootcamp sessions (so she can cook and eat lots). She loves rugby and is a proud Leicester Tigers fan.
Pierre Ellson Pierre is the Finance Manager, joining NDAS in November 2015. He is part of the senior management team and is responsible for all finance functions as well as insurance and health and safety. He has worked in finance for over 35 years and has experience of working in local authorities, housing associations and care homes. Pierre enjoys cricket and football especially following Arsenal, and enjoys music.
Our Vision & Values
NDAS is committed to saving lives, reclaiming lives and improving the lives of individuals and families who are affected by domestic abuse.
We believe that everyone, adults and children, has the right to live in a safe environment that allows them to thrive, realise their potential and develop at their own pace.
We want to prevent, reduce and minimise the harm inflicted by domestic abuse and help families be happy, healthy and resilient; and for future generations be free from abuse and fear.
To achieve our vision, NDAS will
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Deliver quality services that are accessible to all, regardless of sex, gender, race, culture or background.
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Work to reduce the number of victims of domestic abuse and reduce the risk faced by victims and their families;
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Empower survivors and their children to rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear;
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Reduce the stigma of domestic abuse and encourage families to access help sooner;
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Raise awareness of domestic abuse, what it is and the impact it has on families;
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Establish ourselves as an integrated part of the communities that we work with and for;
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Be a respected, professional and trusted organisation in the county working closely with other partners;
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Achieve independence through a diversified income that is not reliant on public sector funding;
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Deliver evidence-based services, focusing on a trauma-informed approach to address adverse experiences (and ACEs), promote longer-term rehabilitative change and create positive future outcomes for families.
Each year, nearly 2 million people in the UK suffer some form of domestic abuse