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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.

Sally Daniels

CEO

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

Tom Harte

Chief Operating Officer

Tom Harte Charity and Commercial Director 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.

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    Children & Young People

    Joel: Accessing opportunities and gaining independence

    Posted Apr 2026
  • Josh leans over to support a woman reading a document with a phone magnifier, with a corner graphic that says "A Day In The Life".
    Sight Loss

    Josh: A Day In The Life

    Posted Feb 2026
  • Daisy smiling performing at a Henshaws carol concert, wearing a Santa hat and holding an inflatable guitar, alongside another image of her laughing while seated in an office space. The Henshaws Sight Loss Support Team logo is in the bottom right corner.
    Children & Young People

    Daisy: Having fun and learning new skills

    Posted Jan 2026
  • Jenny, a woman with short brown hair, is focused as she sands a wooden piece in a workshop. She is wearing a magenta jacket, and the background includes tools, paintbrushes, and a workbench filled with materials for crafting and woodwork.
    Arts & Crafts

    Artmaker Voice Results 2025. What Our Community Told Us

    Posted Dec 2025
  • Sue and her daughter Hannah smiling and hugging while sitting together on a purple bench in a leafy garden.
    Arts & Crafts

    Hannah’s Story: Finding Her Happy Place at Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre

    Posted Dec 2025
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