Meet Us
Sherburn Together is powered by people! Volunteers who care about our community and work hard behind the scenes to make every meeting, project and support session run smoothly.
Meet the directors who keep everything moving. From coordinating meetings to managing the day to day running of the hub, they’re the ones quietly making sure everything works so you feel supported, heard and welcomed.
We’re lucky to work alongside a brilliant group of partner organisations (and this list is growing) who join us at our meetings and events or are on hand to support our team. These are the professionals you’ll see at our meetings who can help with advice, answer questions and help you find the right support. Their expertise is invaluable and together we make sure no parents and carers in Sherburn have to navigate their challenges alone.
Whether you’re dropping in for a chat, seeking guidance, or looking to get involved, you’ll always find friendly people here who genuinely want to help.
Marrieanne Pal
Director
She is a mum of three, with two neurodivergent children, and is ADHD‑diagnosed herself. Her lived experience drives a real passion for supporting others and sharing what she’s learned along the way.
She’s trained in Mental Health First Aid, has completed autism awareness training, holds a Level 2 qualification in Understanding Autism, and is also a Hate Crime Community Champion.
Always learning, always listening, and always keen to pass on knowledge, she brings both empathy and practical insight to the families and individuals she supports.
Lucy Tate
Director
She is a mum of two, a dedicated foster carer, and works within a town council, giving her an understanding of how local services and communities connect.
Through years of supporting children and working alongside the local authority, she has seen first‑hand how powerful a supportive network can be.
She’s passionate about building a community where people look out for one another, share experiences, and feel confident asking for help. Her commitment to children, families, and community shines through in everything she does.
Donna Nawn
Director
She’s a mum who understands first‑hand what it’s like to raise a neurodivergent child. She’s trained in Mental Health First Aid and is a wellbeing champion in her workplace, bringing both empathy and practical support to the people around her.
With her own lived experience at the heart of everything she does, she’s passionate about helping others feel understood, supported, and never alone.
Our Partner Professionals
Briony Hartley
Partner – The Therapy Works
A Level 5 qualified counsellor and Accredited Registrant with the NCPS, she founded The Therapy Works out of a genuine commitment to supporting people.
She meets every person as an individual, offering warmth, patience and complete confidentiality.
Elaine Morris
Partner – Curious Edge
Elaine has lived experience of neurodivergence and disability. She holds an ILM Level 7 qualification in Executive Coaching and Mentoring, alongside a BA (Hons) in Business and Management. Her professional development spans wellbeing, behaviour change, mindset coaching and group facilitation, complementing her long‑standing expertise in research, leadership and organisational dynamics.
She runs a number of empowering programmes from courses designed to support women in building confidence and direction, to training that helps employers create inclusive workplaces and build positive, neuro‑affirming connections.