Andrew Blackmore
Chair
Andrew Blackmore (Chair)
Andrew spent his career in financial services where he held a number of senior risk and capital management roles. These roles focused on strategic business transformation and strengthening organisation’s Board governance arrangements.
From 2020, Andrew embarked on a portfolio career and now holds a number of non-executive director and independent member roles in the public and voluntary sectors as well as sitting as a Magistrate. Andrew became a member of Newport Citizens Advice Trustee Board in 2021.
In his spare time Andrew enjoys mountain walking (previously fell running) and has completed a number of long-distance trails in the UK and Europe.
Lee Sparey
Vice Chair
Lee Sparey
Lee brings over 15 years of leadership experience within the financial services sector, with a strong focus on delivering sustainable performance and positive organisational outcomes.
He is passionate about excellent customer service and supporting organisations that create meaningful impact for their communities.
Outside of work, Lee enjoys watching football and rugby, as well as spending time with his wife Laura and walking his dog, Ernie.
Don Reed
Treasurer
Don Reed (Vice Chair)
Prior to retiring Don gained over 30 years’ experience setting up, building and selling successive SME companies. As director and part owner of these businesses, Don was responsible for securing ongoing commercial/financial viability whilst ensuring good governance and people processes.
Since retirement, Don has sought opportunities to use his skillsets to support local and all Wales communities. In addition to being a trustee of at Newport Citizens Advice he is also the Chair of the Trustee Board for the homeless charity Eden Gate, and vice-chair and lay member of the Newport City Council Governance & Audit Committee.
As an ongoing carer for his father, Don has also been a recipient of Citizens Advice’s expert help and care. He fully endorses Citizens Advice as a charity that works for the whole of society – whoever you are and whatever your problem.
Timetabling hiking, pickleball and trekking in the mountains are also some of Don’s personal goals during his retirement.
Jonathan David Hine
James Hutton
James Hutton
“As an Adjudication Reviewer at the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education, James’ work focuses on complex case review, managing litigation risk, monitoring the impact of legislative and regulatory change on casework, and supporting senior leadership in the development of casework policy. He also oversees the organisation’s handling of service complaints.
James brings experience in governance, risk awareness, and fair decision-making to his role as a Trustee at Citizens Advice Newport.
He lives locally with his young family and in his spare time enjoys exploring the Monmouthshire countryside and building Lego models”.
Jeremy Skuse
Jeremy Skuse
Jeremy is an experienced senior business and technology professional with more than 35 years’ experience delivering complex programmes, governance, risk and assurance work across regulated environments. He has managed large teams, significant budgets and major change initiatives, and brings strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach.
Jeremy is keen to use his experience to support Citizens Advice Newport in providing effective services, maintaining strong governance and helping improve outcomes for people in the local community.