Governance
Dianne Corson
Trustee
Dianne has lived in Stafford for over 10 years but is originally from Scotland. She recently retired having worked as a GP then an occupational health doctor. She is chair of the board of Trustees for Signposts Services. She volunteers for Signposts Services in various capacities including Team Leader for Open House which runs groups for over 65s to reduce social isolation. Dianne is a keen singer involved in several local choirs.
Grace Marshall
Trustee
Grace moved to Stafford with her husband Grante over 15 years ago, raising their two children here, alongside running her own business as a coach, trainer and author.
When she’s not travelling the country delivering workshops and speaking on productivity and work life wellbeing, she can usually be found singing at Rising Brook Community Church, running (very slowly) with Rising Brook Runners, or frequenting one of the many local coffee shops and tea rooms of Staffordshire.
Linda Stone
Trustee
Linda moved to Stafford 17 years ago. She started her professional life as a qualified social worker then discovered the joys of working in the third sector and has managed a number of different projects over the last 15 years, including the original Signpost Centre on Highfields. She currently juggles two jobs working for Christian’s Against Poverty (CAP) and Saltbox charity in Stoke.
She has 3 children who have now all flown the nest and is herself getting married in 2023. She is also Dianne’s sister! When not working, she enjoys singing at Rising Brook Community Church and wild water swimming!
John Marshall
Trustee
John pastored a local church until he retired in 2014. He qualified as a primary school teacher and spent a total of 22 years in itinerant Christian ministry with Scripture Union then the Saltmine Trust. Married to Linda, they have two daughters and three grandchildren. They relax bird-watching in the wilderness areas of the UK. John is part of Love Stafford (the unity partnership for Christians in the town).
Andy Gray
Trustee
Andy has lived in the Stafford area for over 30 years, originally moving to the area to work in the Software industry. He has been involved in the Signpost Services Crash team for a number of years and also volunteers as part of the Storehouse Furniture team. Married to Pam, they have 3 adult children. Andy is involved in several community projects including a local Nature Reserve, Community Garden and a Community Choir.