Governance

Community Links (Northern) Ltd is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, no. 1657652. Charity Commission Registered No. 514779.

The organisation is overseen by a Board of Trustees.

Our parent organisation is Inspire North which has its own Board of Trustees – please see here for more details (external link).

Jacqueline Hallam: Jacqueline has spent many years in HR retail in several different countries. As well as being involved with Community Links, she also has other voluntary roles and is a Chartered Member of CIPD.

How or why did you end up being a Trustee at Community Links?
I have been a school governor/chair of governors for many years and wanted to contribute in another sector. I have recently decided to work part time and this has released more time for me to make the commitment being a trustee would require. I have a particular interest in health & wellbeing and Community Links was a good fit for this.

What is the best thing about Community Links?
The organisation’s commitment to place their clients’ needs at the heart of everything they do.

Tell us a little about your career...
I worked for 36 years in a variety of HR generalist and specialist roles for Marks & Spencer plc across the UK as well as in Dublin and Warsaw. Following a short career break I decided to return to the world of work and am currently a HR Business Partner for the Co-op.

What are your particular areas of interest/specialisms?
I would say I am a highly skilled business leader used to working in fast paced, customer focussed environments. I am a strong decision maker, while being pragmatic and adaptable. I am particularly experienced in leading successful transformational change. I am a Chartered Member of CIPD and have a particular interest in workplace mediation and NLP.

What inspires/motivates you?
I need to able to in a position where I can operate with honesty and integrity which are my core values. I have high personal standards and value this in others expecting 100% commitment. I need to feel I am making a difference and adding value, I want to be able to “give back” as not everyone is as fortunate to have the same experiences & opportunities. I want to support those that need it most and don’t always feel they are being heard.

Tell us a little known fact about yourself
I am not a thrill seeker in the slightest but I do like to ride a jet ski and drive a power boat.