Our Team

Liz brings extensive commercial and operational expertise from the hospitality and charity sectors, with a proven track record in growing organisations, enhancing service delivery, and driving impact. Passionate about community-led change, she is committed to ensuring CCDT’s spaces and programmes are shaped by and for local people.

Liz Woodsell

CEO

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I work as the Community Engagement Manager at CCDT, leading on community-led projects and local partnerships. With a background in education and a degree in Sociology, I’m passionate about creating inclusive opportunities that reflect the needs of our local area. Living within the community myself, my focus is on strengthening connections, supporting grassroots initiatives, and fostering a sense of belonging across all generations.

Sarah Nute

Community Engagement Manager

 

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I am so excited to be working with CCDT to bring The Pavilion project to life. I have a passion for all things health related and am set on making the Pavilion a great space for everyone. Originally from Norway I love nature, enjoy barefoot walking, wild swimming and tree climbing. I have been in the health & wellbeing industry for over a decade. In addition to coordinating the Pavilion project I am self employed as a Health Coach, Pilates teacher, MovNat Trainer and NLP Practitioner.

Cecilie Jacobsen

Health and Wellbeing Manager

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I am responsible for overseeing all health & wellbeing activities and events that go on the Trusts buildings. Most of my time is spent managing The Pavilion, our Health & Wellbeing Centre, which provides a range of classes and therapies to the community of Graylingwell and Chichester. As a UK certified Health Coach and am deeply passionate about health & wellness being accessible to all and I love working at a place that values community wellness as much as I do.

Sue Saunders

Health and Wellbeing Coordinator

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Elizabeth plays a key role in helping CCDT grow its reach and impact, supporting new opportunities that align with the organisation’s mission. With a focus on collaboration and sustainability, she works closely with partners and local enterprises to develop ideas that strengthen both the charity and the wider community.

Elizabeth Storton

Business Development Coordinator

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Rayah brings a thoughtful, place-based approach to her role, championing locally driven projects and partnerships that reflect the character and needs of the community. Living nearby herself, she focuses on nurturing connection, supporting resident-led ideas, and building a sense of shared purpose across all ages.

Rayah Harley

Community Co-ordinator

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Emma oversees the day-to-day running of CCDT’s community spaces, ensuring they are safe, welcoming, and well-maintained. Living locally, she brings a practical, community-minded approach to her role, supporting events and activities that help bring people together.

Emma Lake

Bookings and Facilities Co-ordinator

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Dave plays a key role in maintaining CCDT’s community buildings and outdoor spaces, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.

Dave Warwick

Site Co-ordinator

Our Board of Trustees

Sue James is Chair of Trustees and a local resident. She is responsible for leading the Trust Board, ensuring effective governance and delivery of CCDT’s strategy. Sue spent all her working career in NHS management, and was Chief Executive of a number of acute hospitals for 20 years. She received a lifetime achievement award for her work in NHS Leadership Development and an honorary PHD from Derby University for her partnership work. Sue also chairs a national Charity, the Intensive Care Audit and Research Centre.

Sue James

Chair of Trustees

Chichester Resident

Mike Robbins

Trustee

Clarion Housing 

John has lived in Chichester since 1987 and worked as accountant dealing with local government and police finance before retiring in 2014. He moved onto Graylingwell Park in 2015 and has served on the Graylingwell Park Residents Association since then. John is interested in seeing the Graylingwell Park area develop but being sensitive to the history and heritage of the site. John and his partner Susannah enjoy the theatre, walking and spending time with family and friends.

John Eagles

Treasurer and Trustee

Chichester Resident

Nicky has worked in the Social Housing Sector for the 17 years, having formally worked as a Police Constable for Sussex Police working in central Brighton. She specialises on building communities through working in partnership to address needs.

Nicky Dodds

Trustee

Regional Communities Manager – South & South West Region, Clarion Housing Group, Clarion Futures

A resident of Roussillon Park and the vice chair of the residents’ association at Roussillon Park, Peter is keen to be involved in the CCDT day to day management functions. With an accountancy background Peter has been supportive of establishing the management group and the residents’ association.

Peter Day

Trustee

Chichester Resident

Jonathan served as a Parish Councillor in Southbourne from 2013-2021. He was elected to Chichester District Council (CDC) in a by-election in 2016, was re-elected in 2019 and then again – when he stood for election in his new home ward of Chichester North – in 2023. He now serves as Deputy Leader of the District Council and as Cabinet Member for Environmental Strategy. In 2023 he also joined the Chichester City Centre Vision Delivery Steering Group as a CDC representative.

Jonathan Brown

Trustee

Chichester Resident and Chichester District Councillor

Our Management Group

Chair CEO for CCDT and will be responsible for overall day-to-day management of the project. Clare has worked for 15 years, working in the voluntary sector. Experienced in governance, fundraising and multiagency work. Clare has previously worked for HMRC and the National Criminal Intelligence Service. Prior to taking up the role at CCDT she worked for an Educational charity in Hampshire.

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Liz brings extensive commercial and operational expertise from the hospitality and charity sectors, with a proven track record in growing organisations, enhancing service delivery, and driving impact. Passionate about community-led change, she is committed to ensuring CCDT’s spaces and programmes are shaped by and for local people.

Liz Woodsell

Sandi is a retired headteacher who has lived in Graylingwell Park since 2015. She has been part of the residents association, local committees and strong supporter of CCDT for many years – she says “ I love the sense of community here and there’s always something to get involved with. It’s great!

Sandi Jenner

A resident of Roussillon Park and a member of the current Shadow Manco with responsibility to represent the interests of Roussillon Park residents within the CCDT Management Group. Mike is interested in supporting the CCDT team in their day to day functions. With his technical management consultancy background Mike has been pro-active and supportive in helping to resolve issues as required.

Mike Bridle

Paul is Associate Principal Employers & Stakeholders at the Chichester College Group (CCG) as well as Director of the Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology. He is resident of Graylingwell and Chairs the Chichester Chamber of Commerce. He is also a special advisor to St Wilfrid’s Hospice. In his spare time he likes to travel, read and visit the theatre.

Paul Rolfe

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Claire is the owner and manager of Little Learners preschool, the preschool at Graylingwell Park. Claire utilises the premises of the Lodge at Graylingwell Park and works closely with the CCDT in delivering low cost quality childcare to residents. Claire has worked alongside the CCDT for 8 years and is the main hirer of The Lodge. Claire helps to support us with things that are family oriented.

Claire Simpson

Lizzie has lived in Graylingwell Park since 2014. She has had careers in IT, working in application development, and in education as a secondary maths teacher in the SEND sector. She is interested in protecting the environment and promoting reuse and sustainability.

Lizzie Robert