The team

Sue Davies

Sue started her career in the NHS as a health professional initially practising as a nurse, midwife and health visitor and worked across primary, community and secondary care in the UK. During the last ten years she has worked in a number of Senior Manager roles and at Executive Director position in Primary Care Trusts, NHS Trusts and NHS England. Other roles include Associate Lecturer HR Management, School Governor, Company Director and Director of LymeForward.

Sue is passionate about community development, working and learning together with community members. Collaborating widely with partners to generate sustainable solutions to health and wellbeing using local assets, Sue wants to improve the quality of community life and make a difference in people’s lives.

Gemma Jones

Gemma joined the Foodbank as Coordinator in 2024 and ensures the smooth running of Lyme Regis & Charmouth Foodbank, enabling the provision of emergency food and other additional services for local people in crisis.

Gemma manages and leads a committed group of local volunteers as we seek to alleviate hunger, restore dignity, and offer hope to local people in food poverty.

Martin Davies

Martin Davies joined LymeForward in February 2022.

Now retired following a career in the Civil Service working across the UK, spanning thirty-five years.

Supporting community organisations is relevant and needed more than ever following the Covid-19 pandemic and its long term impact. I want to contribute something worthwhile to my community and make a positive difference to the lives of local people, families and children during times of need.