Our volunteer Trustees are supported by SVI’s paid staff team who work hard in and out of the office to meet SVI members’ needs.
Sandra Troth, SVI Development Worker
Sandra works with the Trustees, staff and members to develop services, apply for grants and make sure that SVI has the correct systems and policies in place to move forward.
She is employed to work part-time with SVI for 18.5 hours a week. She is usually in the office, or out at meetings or visits, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Sandra volunteers a lot of her own time in addition to her paid hours. She is a longstanding member of SVI.
Sandra says: “I love my work with SVI and am wholly committed to user led services – that’s what makes SVI different.”
Sandra is seconded from Sandwell Council to work with SVI.
Kelley Owen, SVI Enablement and Engagement Worker
Kelley is employed part-time through a grant from Awards for All and SVI core funding. She works 24 hours a week over 4 days. She offers help and support at most of SVI’s activities and events. She encourages members to get the most from SVI activities.
Kelley says: “I thoroughly enjoy my role as an enablement worker, I’m very passionate about it and do every job within my role with all I have.”
Kelley’s post is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Susan Latham, Business Support Officer
Susan is generally the first point of contact when you call SVI. She works 18.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday mornings.
She keeps the office running smoothly and gets letters and information out to members and friends.
Susan says: “Working for SVI has opened my mind. Every day is different and I learn something new every week. I love meeting all our members at our events and enjoy getting involved when I can.”
Sandra is seconded from Sandwell Council to support SVI.
Leah Tonks, Finance Assistant
Leah started with us at the beginning of August 2025. She works for us for six hours a week to assist our Treasurer with the day to day aspects of managing our finances. This includes assisting with tracking expenditure in specific funding streams, invoicing and petty cash…to name but a few. Leah’s post is funded through SVI’s core funding.
Nigel Self
Nigel has returned to us on a temporary basis to run our summer walk and talk programme. This role has been funded by Sandwell Active Travel.
