At Deaf Village, our multidisciplinary team brings together a wide range of expertise to support and empower the Deaf community. We’re proud to have RSLIs, Communication Support Workers, Wellbeing Officers, qualified Deaf and Hearing teachers, a Sports Coach, Careers and Benefits Advisors, Digital Skills and Apprenticeships Mentors, as well as professionals in marketing and videography. Together, we offer inclusive, accessible, and holistic support across education, wellbeing, employment, and communication.
Management Team
Debra Cartlidge
CEO & RSLI
Deborah Blades
Managing Director
Nick Cash
Deaf Village Manager
Annette Butler Compliance & HR Manager
Courtney Blades
White House Manager
Victoria Almond
Finance & Payroll Coordinator
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Business Development Team
Deborah Blades
Managing Director
Donna Morton
Partnership & Events Co-Ordinator
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Marley Dunleavy Marketing & Events
Steven Smith
Creative Media Co-ordinator
RSLI’s & CSW’s
Debra Cartlidge
CEO & RSLI
Zoe Taylor
Lead CSW & RSLI
Stella Walker-Ingham
CSW & RSLI
Bobs
Education Lead & RSLI
Vicki Foulds
Communication Support Worker
Lauren Johnson
Communication Support Worker
Chris Dutton
Communication Support Worker
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Janet Foster Communication Support Worker
Emily Dunn-Ross
Communication Support Worker & WBO
Wellbeing Officer’s
Simon Derbyshire
Senior Wellbeing Officer
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Jackie Bielby
Senior Wellbeing Officer
Habib Hussain
Wellbeing Officer
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Clive Bielby
Wellbeing Officer
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Chantelle Williams
Wellbeing Officer
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Stephen Kirkwood
Wellbeing Officer
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Darryl Potter
Wellbeing Officer
Neil Hodgson
Wellbeing Officer
Micheal Ellis
Wellbeing Officer
Julie Preston
Specialist Support Worker
Tony Windle
Specialist Support Worker