Clive Potter

Acting Chair

I have been a member of SAFE since 1999 and on the Executive since 2004. My wife Fern and I live in Leigh on Sea with our son.

Our son born in 1989 was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at nine years of age and is now at university.

I run my own company and try to bring practical support and direction to the Executive.

Phil Thurlow

Treasurer

I have been a member of SAFE since 2006.

In 2010 I had the Honour of being elected as Treasurer. Since 2007 I have been the Treasurer for the Chelmsford and Mid Essex branch of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).                                     

I have been employed at Bradwell Power Station in various jobs since 1980. My current position is Head of Work Control and Delivery, were I am responsible for the Site infrastructure. One of my duties is to manage the £5 million budget for the operations and maintenance of the site.

I have a daughter born in 1990 and a son born in 1993, who was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome when he was 12.

Chris Sorrell

I have a son with Asperger Syndrome and sit on the SAFE South Committee. I am heavily involved in SAFE Stuff on a Saturday morning.

I work in London as an Advertising Manager, selling space and sponsorship online, offline in magazines and on TV. Before this I was a financial adviser for 12 years.

I also manage to drag my aching limbs round the football pitch once a week and also still play cricket. I have been an Executive member of SAFE since 2007.

Emma Coulson

I have been a member of SAFE since 2008 and was honoured to be elected to the EXEC this year.

We are regular members of SAFE Stuff and it is a fantastic club to help children make friends.

I am a full time mum of two, Jonathan who has Aspergers and Lucy (who also enjoys SAFE Stuff).

Prior to having the children I worked in Commodity Trade Finance for a bank in the City and I am currently Treasurer of the school PTA and have helped organise 10 nearly new sales for the National Childbirth Trust organising about 120 people.

I am passionate about SAFE Stuff and want to be more involved in SAFE to help other parents realise that there is help out there with people that understand the difficulties of having a child with Aspergers.

I feel SAFE is not only for the children but a lifeline to parents. A problem shared is definitely halved if not solved.