Mrs Jill Parker MBE

Chairman, Trustee, Project Leader.

“ I commenced my working career as a State Registered Nurse, eventually specialising in Accident and Emergency Departments and Cardio Thoracic Surgery. My husband and I have two children – our son joined HM Forces and our daughter was born with a learning disability. I soon realised that our daughter did not have the same opportunities in life as our son and therefore initiated a charity to fundraise and provide services for children and support parents. A further charity was later formed – The JPK Sussex Project – to provide services for adults with a learning disability. We have just completed a multi- million project to provide meaningful training and work experience to people with a learning disability in all aspects of hospitality and also provide Supported Living Flats."

Dr Patrick Parker

Trustee.

“In the Medical Profession since 1959. Served in the Royal Navy as Surgeon Lieutenant Commander. Was a General Practitioner in Eastbourne for 24 years. I became a Trustee to the JPK Sussex Project to improve the facilities of people with a learning disability. My duties with this charity are many and supportive of my wife’s work.”

Mrs Christine Haniver

Trustee.

I am a lawyer and have been for 42 years, mostly dealing with the elderly since I came to live and work in Eastbourne 25 years ago.

I also have experience with Trust Settlements and The Court of Protection for people with a learning disability.

I agreed to be a Trustee of the JPK because of its worthy intentions and achievements”