At Noa’s Place, our mission is simple but powerful — to create a world where children, adults, and families of every ability can play, learn, and belong together.
Behind this vision stands a dedicated team of trustees — professionals, parents, and advocates who bring deep expertise and lived experience to help guide our charity from the ground up.
Each trustee shares one thing in common: a belief that inclusion isn’t just a principle — it’s a way of life.
👤 Mathew Atkinson – Trustee
Mathew is the CEO of a multi-academy trust serving over 2,500 children. With extensive experience in education leadership and governance, he offers strategic insight and a proven track record in building organisations that create lasting impact.
As a founding trustee, Mathew plays a vital role in shaping the vision and governance of Noa's Place, ensuring our foundations are strong, accountable, and built to last.
👤 Megan Taylor – Trustee
Megan brings both professional and lived experience as a neurodiverse parent of two neurodiverse children. With a background in academic research, marketing, communications, and funding, she helps guide the charity's messaging, fundraising, and strategy.
As one of our founding trustees, Megan is passionate about creating inclusive spaces where families feel seen, supported, and empowered.
👤 Laura Maroney – Trustee
Laura has worked for many years in the world of neurodiversity and inclusion, with children, young people, and families always at the heart of what she does. She's passionate about ensuring every family feels included and empowered, no matter their circumstances.
As a trustee, Laura helps ensure that Noa's Place reflects the real needs of the families we support — embedding inclusion into every decision we make.
👤 Nicole Owen – Trustee
Nicole is a Chartered Accountant and Head of Finance at a leading UK brand, where she plays a key role in strategy, governance, and operational growth. As a mum to a young daughter, she's deeply passionate about creating inclusive spaces where every child can thrive.
Nicole's expertise ensures that Noa's Place builds a sustainable, transparent, and responsible financial foundation from day one.
👤 Dr. Sophia Bentley – Trustee
Sophia is an Educational and Child Psychologist and the founder of Find A Way CIC, an organisation offering mentoring, advocacy, and wellbeing support for families.
As a mum of two, Sophia combines professional insight with personal understanding, helping ensure that Noa's Place designs support that is compassionate, accessible, and effective.
👤 Kathryn Sullivan – Trustee
Kathryn is an experienced governance consultant and former trustee with over 14 years' experience supporting charities across multiple sectors. She's passionate about strong governance, community-led change, and inclusion.
Kathryn brings her expertise in leadership, compliance, and strategic development to ensure Noa's Place grows with integrity and purpose.
💬 A Shared Vision
Together, our trustees represent a blend of professional excellence, lived experience, and shared passion for inclusion.
They are guiding Noa’s Place through its early development — helping to build a space where families can truly belong.
Because when inclusion leads, everyone thrives.