Our Trustees
Dr Norman Boyland DL FRSC
Chairman
Norman brings extensive professional experience and strong local sector knowledge to 4Sight Vision Support. His involvement began through the Lieutenancy, which champions local charities, and over many years he has developed a deep understanding of the needs of people living with sight loss and the increasingly competitive funding environment faced by charities.
Professionally, Norman built a career in the pharmaceutical industry, initially in drug development before progressing to senior executive and company director roles. Trained as a scientist, he held responsibility for large teams and oversaw performance across product delivery, finance, strategy, planning and workforce development. As Chair, he provides experienced governance, strategic oversight and a strong focus on organisational sustainability.
Heather Bell DBO (D)
Vice Chair
Heather brings extensive clinical and service‑delivery experience from the eye health sector. After moving to England to train as an Orthoptist, she worked at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester from 1986, managing the Orthoptics service from 1988. This role involved leading service delivery within a multidisciplinary Eye Clinic team and working closely with clinicians, patients and stakeholders at all levels.
Since retiring from clinical practice, Heather has been training as a humanistic counsellor, qualifying in 2026. She is particularly interested in strengthening emotional support for people affected by sight loss. As Vice Chair, they contribute valuable clinical insight, a strong focus on service quality and a commitment to improving wellbeing outcomes.
Arthur Mayson ACIB TEP
Honorary Treasurer
Arthur brings significant financial, governance and regulatory expertise to 4Sight Vision Support. He spent 37 years with Lloyds Bank, primarily within what later became Private Banking and Wealth Management, specialising in the administration of estates, management of trusts and investment portfolios. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Bankers (Trustee Diploma) and a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
During Arthur’s career, he also worked in bank inspection, training and HR, and ended his time at Lloyds as Head of Fiduciary Services. In addition, he has contributed extensively to STEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner) through committee roles, professional standards work and technical publications. As Treasurer, they provide strong financial oversight, governance assurance and risk management.
Julia Kirkham
Trustee
Julia brings both lived experience of sight loss and extensive professional expertise to the Board. She has had a rare genetic eye condition since birth, which remained manageable for most of her life. As her sight deteriorated, she stepped back from paid employment in 2011 and was subsequently registered as severely visually impaired. Julia became a client of 4Sight Vision Support in 2012 and joined the Board at the end of 2020.
Julia enjoyed a 40 year career focused largely on research, working across sectors including broadcast media (BBC), chartered surveying, financial services and business consultancy. She has also volunteered with RNIB’s regional campaigns team. As a trustee, she provides valuable insight, strong analytical skills and an informed user perspective.
Sheilagh Baker DBO (D)
Trustee
Sheilagh brings extensive clinical experience and a strong personal commitment to the sight loss community. She was asked to join the Board in 2016, having previously volunteered with 4Sight Vision Support in Shoreham as a befriender. Her professional background includes a 40 year career as an NHS Orthoptist, working both in the UK and internationally.
Most of Sheilagh’s career was spent within ophthalmology, alongside experience in stroke rehabilitation, paediatrics and neurology. This broad clinical expertise provides valuable insight into the diverse causes and impacts of sight loss. As a trustee, they contribute practical knowledge, strong safeguarding awareness and a clear focus on high quality, person centred services.
Carole Wooldridge
Trustee
Carole brings extensive professional experience in IT and project delivery alongside lived experience of sight loss. She spent her career leading complex IT projects for major national and international organisations, including ACAS, the Ministry of Defence, British Airways, NATO and clients across Europe and the United States.
In June 2021, Carole survived a near‑fatal accident resulting in multiple brain injuries and loss of sight. She first came to 4Sight Vision Support as a client and later became both a volunteer and trustee. She now uses her technical expertise to support improvements to organisational IT and systems. In addition, she volunteers with Voluntary Action in Arun and Chichester, strengthening local voluntary sector collaboration.
