Our Staff

Kristen Lindop-Taylor, Executive Fundraiser

Kristen Lindop-Taylor

I recently joined the RA staff as Executive Fundraiser. Working with the Fundraising Committee and the Development Manager, I am responsible for project fundraising and associated administration.

Previously, I enjoyed working as a fundraiser for my sons’ school, and set up a charity which successfully raised funds for a local Park. I also worked as administrator for an IT company.

Now I am in the happy position of being able to fundraise full time. I am particularly pleased to be part of the Research Autism team at a time when there is a large number of exciting projects planned.

I look forward to fundraising for projects prioritised by those affected by autism, and in this way make a genuine contribution to improving their quality of life.

Bernard Fleming, Information Manager

Bernard Fleming

I am the Information Manager at Research Autism. I am responsible for our website and inquiry service. This means I research and write most of the information on the website and also deal with any inquiries from the general public.

I have spent the last twenty years in different disability charities – including RNIB, the Mental Health Foundation, and the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities – where I developed and ran a number of very successful information services. My aim in life is to make a difference to people – by enabling them to make choices based on information that is accurate, useful and accessible.

Richard Mills, Research Director and Hon Sec

Richard Mills

I am the Director of Research for the National Autistic Society and was seconded to help set up Research Autism, being appointed Honorary Secretary and Research Director in 2004.

I was previously Director of Services for the National Autistic Society, responsible for all educational, vocational and residential services for children and adults.

In this role I saw at first hand the positive difference that good information and knowledge could make to the lives of people affected by autism. I am consequently committed to the development of best practice based on the application of good accessible research.

I am also keen that people with autism, their families and professionals share their helpful approaches with us so that such help may reach more people.

The cost of autism in both human and economic terms is not currently matched by a commensurate investment of research funding. Part of my role is to explore all possible avenues to bring to bear additional financial and other resources.

In my spare time I follow the fluctuating fortunes of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club and Aston Villa FC

Sarah Chivers, P.A. to Richard Mills

Sarah Chivers

I am seconded part time from the National Autistic Society and currently look after the finances for Research Autism, organising of forums, stationery, and reporting to various bodies including the charities commission.

I had no knowledge of autism when I commenced my employment but in the past few years have worked in several different roles which include the finance and business team, contract department, policy and procedures, research and regional team of the NAS which has given me a good varied knowledge of autism.

I very much enjoy my work and the variety each day brings, whether collecting in marathon monies, arranging events or talking to parents, professionals and people with an autistic spectrum disorder about many different topics.

Roger Maingot, Volunteer Administrator

Roger Maingot

I started working as a volunteer for Research Autism in Jan 2005. I spent the previous 15 years in various roles on the staff or volunteering with a Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) and decided I should start to think as much about people as wildlife.

Previously I had worked for a multi-national fmcg company in various admin roles and jumped at the chance to be involved with Research Autism, assisting with the website and maintaining a database of concerned people who had shown an interest in the our work.

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Last Updated : 31/10/2008 Back to Top

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