Governance

Sutherland House School (SHS) Braithwell is owned by Autism East Midlands.

  • Chief Executive Officer: Jane Howson
  • Director of Children’s Services: Ann Stewart
  • Headteacher: Gill Fotheringham

As a charity, Autism East Midlands is governed by trustees. They lead the organisation and meet quarterly to uphold the following:

  • Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit
  • Comply with the charity’s governing document and the law
  • Act in the charity’s best interests
  • Manage the charity’s resources responsibly
  • Act with reasonable care and skill
  • Ensure the charity is accountable.

Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact on people’s lives. Each trustee uses their skills and experience to support us and make a difference to the organisation.

Chair of Proprietorial Body: Robert Woodford, enquiries@aem.org.uk

Chair of Standards and Governance Committee: Richard Bell, enquiries@aem.org.uk

Registered Office: Autism East Midlands, Unit 31 Crags Ind Estate, Morven Street, Creswell, 
Nottinghamshire, S80 4AJ

Telephone number: 01909 506678

Charity Registered Number: 517954

Director of Children’s Services : Ann Stewart, ann.stewart@aem.org.uk

Headteacher: Gill Fotheringham, gill.fotheringham@aem.org.uk