Rachel is CEO at ‘SV2 – Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence Ltd’, and founder of the fundraising group ‘Friends of Derby 500 Club’. She has held senior strategic roles across the city including at Derby Cathedral, the Diocese of Derby, YMCA Derbyshire, DHA, The Derby Law Centre and Relate. She has undertaken voluntary roles and chaired multi-agency forums in an attempt to improve the lives of those disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised in society. Rachel has either been the safeguarding lead or had overall responsibility for safeguarding during all her employment over the last 25 years.

Rachel grew up in Derby and has lived all over the country but Derby is where her heart is. She is a mum and grandmother and loves spending time with her family.  She has worked for the DCFC Academy with scholars and younger professional players, and is an ardent DCFC season ticket holder.

She is passionate about Derby and Derbyshire, its people, and the use of meaningful, diversionary and sporting activities to promote health and wellbeing.  She has delivered many projects across the city and is delighted to be on the board at DCCT helping to make a real difference to people’s lives.