GOVERNANCE

Founded by Lorraine Curston and supported by a Board of Trustees.

 Dawn’s New Horizon (DNH) is a non-profit making domestic abuse support organisation.

Lorraine Curston (CEO)

In the course of rebuilding her life after years of abuse by her ex-husband, Lorraine noticed a real lack of local help and support for those experiencing domestic abuse that was funded and could be accessed easily. Lorraine wanted to change this and decided to start her own domestic violence support group. Lorraine is the driving force of the organisation and responsible for all of the services delivered by DNH.

Paul Disdle  (Chair)

Paul is leading the ongoing governance of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), which is the newest structure for charities under the UK’s Charities Commission. Paul has a background in management systems and Environmental, Health and Safety all skills that will help the DNH as it continues to grow. 

Michelle Garrod (Treasurer)

As with governance, the greater demands on services and funding has required additional demands on the financial control of the organisation. As a qualified accountant, previously working within the charity sector, current business owner and long-time supporter of DNH, Michelle provides the leadership and financial assurance for funders and the long-term financial resilience of DNH.