Ellen Shipley

Chief Executive Officer

My name is Ellen Shipley and I’m the Chief Executive Officer of Live Inclusive. I joined Live Inclusive in November 2016, starting out as a Project Manager and progressing to CEO in October 2018. The best part of my job is supporting our amazing Team! They are all dedicated, passionate, and very caring individuals. I’m driven by their energy and enthusiasm. I also take great pleasure in working with our Board of Trustees, who are very supportive and equally passionate about improving the lives of our disabled community.

Sallie Mockler

Administrator

My name is Sallie. I am an Administrator at Live Inclusive and work closely with our C.E.O. I have worked in this sector for over 12 years and since January 2022 at Live Inclusive.

I really enjoy working at Live Inclusive because we are all so passionate about helping our community and support each other to provide friendly, professional support, which really does make a difference.

Amongst other things I enjoy spending time with family and friends, baking, travelling, art and theatre and I am an avid reader. I also provide a lot of support to my family, old and young.

Jane Kidd

Volunteer Coordinator

I’m Jane Kidd and I have worked for Live Inclusive since 2006 when it was South Yorkshire Centre for Inclusive Living (SYCIL). I have held many different roles over the years.

I am currently the Volunteer Coordinator for Live Inclusive and I also organise the Inclusive Voices user group. This provides a  great opportunity for disabled people to get together to share information and socialise, and gives them a collective voice to influence the services we deliver. They also take part in consultations run by our partners.

The key word for me is inclusivity – that is what motivates me most about working for Live Inclusive.

Outside of my work with Live Inclusive, I am an elected Doncaster City Councillor and in my spare time, I love eating out with friends, walking with my husband, and reading.

Julie Hodgkinson

Enabling and Volunteer Coordinator (Rotherham Area)

I’m Julie Hodgkinson, I joined Live Inclusive in May 2019 following 18 years of experience in varying roles within the Rotherham Voluntary and Community Sector (VSC).

My primary role with Live Inclusive is the coordination and delivery of our Rotherham based befriending and enabling service, this is part of the wider Social Prescribing Service. I also look after our fantastic volunteer team within Rotherham – who provide incredible support to a number of our patients.

I’m a very passionate Rotherham United Fan – this emotional roller-coaster takes me and my family up and down the country cheering them on!

Sandie Hodson

Energy Awareness Support Worker

Sharon Adams

Benefits Advice and Information Support Worker

Rochelle Dawes

Trustee

I am the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Live Inclusive. I started my journey with Live Inclusive as a service user, then a volunteer and eventually the chair of the board of trustees. I am interested in the possibility of improving the lives of people with disabilities; like myself. In my spare time I am an avid reader; especially true crime novels.

Chris Smith

Trustee

Hello, my name is Chris Smith and for the last few years, I have been volunteering with Live Inclusive. I was then invited to join the board and become a trustee.  In this role, I have been able to use my experience gained working for two major charities to add to the knowledge base of the board. I enjoy the strong sense of teamwork at Live Inclusive and am only too happy to contribute to the great work that we do in the local community