The Aspire management team consists of our CEO and three Executives, supported by our Senior Leadership team and Operational Managers.
Collectively, they have a wealth of experience across the care sector, with diverse interests and specialisms.
To get in contact with any of our team, please use the contact details below.
All Members
HR & Accounts
Sales & Marketing
IT Support

Lisa Dickinson
Chief Executive Officer
lisa.dickinson@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 607 7101
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-dickinson-b7b75a201/
Responsible for: Strategic Direction, Business Growth and Performance

Dianne Blamire
Director for Finance, Enterprise and Efficiency
dianne.blamire@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 607 7101
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianne-blamire-813b8717b/
Responsible for: Strategic Finance, New Enterpises, HR, Communications, IT, Governance

Jane Peacock
Director of Care Quality
jane.peacock@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 607 7101
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-peacock-676403110/
Responsible for: Quality Assurance, Statutory Compliance, Risk Management, Health and Safety

Paula Summersfield
Co-Director of Finance, Efficiency and Enterprise
paula.summersfield@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 607 7101
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-summersfield-cpfa-5184ab17b/
Responsible for: Finance, New Enterprises, Catering, Administration

Natasha Lawless
Head of HR
natasha.lawless@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 607 7101
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-l-71696a206/
Responsible for: HR and Recruitment

Leanne Taylor
Communications and Engagement Manager
leanne.taylor@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 607 7101
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-taylor-29017573
Responsible for: Communication, Marketing, PR, Digital

Margaret Shannon
Learning & Development Manager
margaret.shannon@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 607 7101
Responsible for: Learning and Development, Workplace Wellbeing, Retention

Louise Yates
Quality and Compliance Manager
louise.yates@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 607 7101
Responsible for: Quality Monitoring, Compliance, Asset Management, Health and Safety

Joanne Yates
Head of Service (Older People and Community)
joanne.yates@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 607 7101
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-gammack-282561113/
Responsible for: Community Hubs, Dementia Services: Poppy Dementia Services, Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, Alexandra Community Hub, Brierley Community Hub

Ann-Marie Mather
Head of Service (Learning Disabilities)
ann-marie.mather@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 607 7101
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-marie-mather-0b9294197/
Responsible for: Complex Needs, Autism, Training, and Life Opportunities | Waterside, Granville, and St. George's

Chris Connell
Head of Service (Supported Living)
chris.connell@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 737 6923
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-connell-045399153/
Responsible for: Learning Disability Home Support, Supported Living

Adam Walczak
Service Manager, Positive Behavioural Support - Supported Living
adam.walczak@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 737 6923

Ricki Oliver
Service Manager, Supported Living - Complex Care
ricki.oliver@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 737 6923

Gaynor Jacobs
Service Manager, Brierley Community Hub
gaynor.jacobs@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 799 0656

Karen James
Service Manager, St George's Community Hub
karen.james@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 737 6923

Lynda Woodward
Service Manager, Waterside Specialist Support
lynda.woodward@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 794 6788

Michelle Pemberton
Service Manager, Alexandra Community Hub
michelle.pemberton@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 788 0636

Johnnie Wood
Catering Manager
johnnie.wood@iamaspire.org.uk
0161 737 6923