The Trustees

Rebecca Clark – Chair of Trustees

Becky lives in Kent with her husband Pete and 2 girls, Esther and Iris. Esther was diagnosed with Down’s syndrome at 2 weeks old; she is now 4 and is a very active pre-schooler who loves to cause mischief with her little sister! She is starting primary school in September. Having found 21 Together to be a great support, after Esther was born, in providing advice, support and a chance to meet other parents in the same boat, Becky decided to join the team and help the charity to continue to help other families. She also works as a veterinary surgeon and has a dog and 2 cats (brought home from work of course - an occupational hazard!) 

Sinead Ainsworth - Trustee and Vice-Chair

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Toyin Olukoya – Trustee

Toyin is a lawyer by profession with a master’s in Corporate Governance. She has worked for over 20 years in the Legal Profession within the public and private sectors which includes several local authorities in the UK. 

As the founder of Tamadav Outreach, a charity set up in 2020, Toyin is passionate about empowering women, and children and alleviating poverty. Toyin is also passionate about helping families with children with additional needs. 

Toyin currently sits as Board of trustee on two other alumni. 

Toyin has a varied portfolio and I volunteer my time one day a week to Citizens Advice as a give back to society. 

Melissa Jones – Trustee and Treasurer

Melissa is mother to 2 pre-schoolers, Harriet who is three and Noah who is 1.  After receiving Noah's diagnosis of Down Syndrome at birth, finding 21 Together was a great source of relief and their aspiration for people with Down Syndrome was inspiring and no less than the aspirations she had for both her children. 

After having Noah, Melissa left a 15 year career in tax as a trained accountant wanting to spend more time with her family and find an opportunity to give back to the community. Becoming a Trustee at 21 Together provides just that opportunity and she is excited to see the Charity continue to grow and help people with Down Syndrome exceed expectations.  

Robin Smith - Trustee

Robin is a fun, cheeky chappy with nearly twenty years of experience working with different charities in Kent. Organising activities and mainly working with a wide variety of young people from various backgrounds, cultures and with a wide range of complex needs. Additionally, he has worked with individuals who are seeking employment who have diagnosed disabilities or who require support to retain employment. Robin lives by the belief that any individual can achieve their dreams and goals if they have access to the right support.

"I am very honoured to be a Trustee for 21 Together. A fabulous charity which is here to provide support for family members, carers, friends, and professionals supporting children and young people with Down’s syndrome.  I very much mirror the charity's beliefs that everyone has the right to live their lives to the fullest of their potential. I am looking forward to helping 21 Together to grow and continue to provide its existing specialist services and provide new specialist services for the community to realise that potential. I look forward to meeting families, especially at the community days, and offer as much support and advice within the Board of Trustees for 21 Together as I can to help guide the charity to fully fulfil its ambitious growth goals."