Lincolnshire Action Trust Welcomes New Chair

“It has been a privilege to serve in the role of Chair of LAT and to support our skilled and dedicated staff and volunteers in their work to help those whose problems have brought them into contact with the criminal justice system over the last 19 years,” said Sheridan.

“LAT was founded to continue the partnership work between the statutory and voluntary sectors started in the county when I was Chief Probation Officer between 1986 and 2001.

“It has since grown and developed to become a widely respected and valued organisation in the field of rehabilitation and family support.

“I am confident that it will continue to grow and prosper in the capable hands of my successor Jo Mead, the other trustees and the team ably led by Chief Executive Alison Goddard.”

Taking on the role of Chair was a natural progression for Jo, who has known of LAT since it was set up in 2000 and has signposted people to its services.

Jo’s background is in probation and adult social care and, until four years ago, she was Chief Executive of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland Community Rehabilitation Company.

“I’m excited to have joined LAT as Chair of the Board,” said Jo. “During my time as a Chief Executive, I learned a lot about the inner workings of an organisation and the importance of a board.

“Board members are led by a legal framework and are responsible for things such as pay, setting the tone of the organisation and its long-term strategy and enforcing health and safety to keep staff and clients safe.