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Amanda Edwards

Director of People

Meet Amanda: A HR and OD professional with over thirty years’ experience and passionate about making a difference and delivering excellent services!

With a track record of implementing organisational change, efficiencies, modernising working practices while improving staff satisfaction. Considerable experience of working with both white collar and blue collar employees, elected members, board members, trade unions and other stakeholders to ensure robust, effective people management practices are embedded. In addition to the day job, she is Co-Chair for the CIPD South Yorkshire and Districts Branch Committee and a Trustee on the Barnsley Hospice Board and to relax loves walking in the Yorkshire Dales with the dogs.

Amanda Bennett Director of People smiling at camera in front of a Henshaws branded banner.

Tom Harte

Interim CEO

Tom Harte Charity and Commercial Director smiling at camera in front of a Henshaws branded banner.

Sally Daniels

Project Director

Sally Daniels Interim CEO and Director of Education and Care Services smiling at camera in front of a Henshaws branded banner.

Paul Donkersloot

College Director

Paul Donkersloot, Director of Henshaws Specialist College, standing in front of a Henshaws banner featuring the slogan

Stephen Tongue

Charity Director

Stephen Tongue Director of Fundraising smiling at camera in front of a Henshaws branded banner.

Latest News

Keep up to date with all the latest news from across Henshaws.

  • Fundraising

    Help Henshaws Specialist College recover from water damage

    Posted Sep 2026
  • The image features the Henshaws logo on a pink background, with the phrase "beyond expectations" below. A colourful geometric border of shapes runs along the bottom.

    Henshaws announces leadership transition

    Posted Sep 2026
  • Kelly wearing a navy v-neck blouse, smiling at the camera outdoors, with grass, a low stone wall and leafy trees behind her. The text 'A Day In The Life' and blue and pink circular graphics decorate the corners.
    Specialist College

    Kelly: A Day In The Life

    Posted Jul 2026
  • The Magic Show exhibition at Sunny Bank Mills, featuring colourful sculptures, textiles and artworks displayed throughout the bright gallery space.
    Arts & Crafts

    The Magic Show exhibition brings inclusive art to Sunny Bank Mills

    Posted Jul 2026
  • Collage from the Great Manchester Run 2026. On the left, three smiling Henshaws supporters wearing medals pose after completing the event. On the right, five runners wearing bright pink Henshaws fundraising vests stand together before the race. A large Great Manchester Run 2026 logo appears in the top-right corner, with Henshaws Fundraising branding in the bottom-left.
    Fundraising

    Team Henshaws Raises £14,000 at the Great Manchester Run 2026

    Posted Jun 2026
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