Management Committee

WHiST is managed by an elected committee, of women who live and/or work in South Tyneside. The committee is responsible for ensuring that WHiST’s continues to work towards its mission and aims, addresses local need, fulfils contractual agreements and comply with quality standards.

WHiST’s team has a broad base of knowledge and skills and years of experience supporting women’s wellbeing services.

Committee Members for 2025/26 are;

Jayne Daglish

Jayne joined WHiST in 2016 to attend an art class and shortly after became a volunteer. Jayne has a background in social care and advocacy. She attended training and became a Listening Ear volunteer. She continues to provide this role and works with the Volunteer Coordinator to develop the volunteer training programme.

Donna Di Stefano
Donna came to WHiST in 2000 to access support.  She did a reflexology course, then progressed on to college and became a fully qualified therapist.  Donna currently delivers meet and greet for new members, listening ear and is a welcome volunteer. She also helps with fundraising and events.

Sue Key

Sue joined WHIST in 2016, attending the gardening class. When the gardening tutor had to leave, Sue became a volunteer and took the lead with the garden volunteers. She remains active in this group and has become more involved with other activities within WHIST. Before retiring in 2012, Sue worked for South Tyneside Council as a technical officer in Environmental Health, dealing with noise and air pollution complaints. Sue was also very involved in the trade union UNISON, representing members at grievance and disciplinary hearings and negotiating with the employer on all issues affecting members in the workplace.

 

We are also currently recruiting Trustees to join the WHiST Board.  Trustees play an important role in providing strategic oversight and supporting the continued development of our work.  If you are interested in contributing your skills and experience in this way, please email info@whist.org.uk to request a Trustee information pack and further details about the role.