
About Realise Futures
The company is organised in three divisions, Learning, Coaching & Advice, Employment and RF Works (six distinct social businesses). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
We are one of the largest social enterprises in the East of England, employing around 240 people, 41% of whom have a disability.
Success, for us, is measured by the positive impact on the lives of those we support and progress, as well as the profit we generate.
Our company values are:
Find out more in:
Realise Futures Annual Report
Realise Futures Company Brochure
Accreditations & Memberships
Realise Futures takes pride in its accreditation standards.
These standards not only represent the high levels of customer care we offer but also the dedication to everyone that uses our service.



Policies
Below you will find a list of our company policies:
Directors

Sally Butcher
Managing Director
I lead and develop our organisational vision, strategy, image and direction to fulfil our mission and values.

Jane Sutton
Business Systems Director
My job responsibilities are to protect and promote the company’s brand and to take the strategic lead for…

Mel King
Director of Finance and Corporate Resources
I am responsible for the overall control of all financial aspects of the company strategy….
Non-Executive Directors

Mel Cassedy
Non-Executive Director, Chair of the Board of Directors
I have a shared responsibility to ensure the company is managed in an effective…

Kelly Dowson
Non-Executive Director
I am Managing Director of Good Sense Research, managing a national team of field workers.

Lauren England
Non-Executive Director
I work as an external audit manager. My current job is the only job I’ve ever had…

Phil Snowdon
Non-Executive Director
I have worked in HR at senior levels in the public sector, mainly in local government.

Paul Storey
Non-Executive Director
I have oversight of the Executive Directors, providing challenge and advice on the strategic…

Dean Willingham
Non-Executive Director
My role is about governance of the Board and to ensure we remain within the realms…
Senior Management Team

David Finch
Business Development Project Manager
My role as a Project manager is to support the business development through the 5-year strategic plan, working closely with the Directors, Senior Management Team, and the wider workforce.
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Julie Sidney
Employment Operations Manager
My job is to provide strategic and operational line management for our employment services. Delivering the Restart Scheme, Ipswich and the Work & Health Programme Employment Contracts.

Mel Hercus
Learning, Coaching & Advice Operations Manager
My job is to provide strategic and operational line management for the Learning, Coaching and Advice department. Delivering the Adult Learning, Peer Support, IAG and Multiply Suffolk Contracts.

Natayla Harris
HR Manager
I provide the strategic lead for Human Resources, managing all aspects of HR functions ensuring that they are integrated into the business strategy and support people management activities that underpin the company’s culture and ethos.
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