The Board

I am Careen Joseph, the Vice President (Safeguarding Adults and Children) of Cognition HR and Finance Solutions Ltd. I specialise in setting up and providing strategic leadership in complex safeguarding HR projects for public, private and voluntary organisations. In 2017 my life changed, and I suffered from economic and post-separation abuse. Instead of seeing myself as a victim, I was determined to become a survivor. I read Ephesians 6, “The Armor of God”. God told me,” Careen, Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”.

This inspired me to design a new concept within my field called Global Radical HR. Global Radical HR is a fusion of spiritual law, man-made law, psychology, Social Policy and continuous personal and professional development via operating with the 3G and 3P Cognitive Mindset within businesses. I look at problems from a Clinical, Criminal and Spiritual perspective to provide sound commercial solutions for public, private, and voluntary safeguarding projects. Using the 3G and 3P mindset means I seek solutions “Globally”, act with ‘Good integrity”, and display true “Grit” to manage HR safeguarding projects.

When Becky shared her vision with me while volunteering for Press Red, we soon realised we were both on the same mission and agreed to provide commercial strategic leadership for Beauty for Ashes to bring Becky’s vision to reality. The first step to freedom is the hardest to take, but you must never look back once you are ready to accept your calling.

Nadia has 19 years middle/senior management and leadership experience in the private, public and voluntary sectors within mental health, employment, well- being, probation and prison services.

Nadia holds a BSc Psychology and an MSc Forensic Psychology degree alongside an ILM Management qualification and a level 5 Coaching and Mentoring qualification.

Nadia has spent the majority of her career within the criminal justice system, working as a Regional Operations Manager across North West Prison Services within substance misuse and dual diagnosis. This has also involved developing services from inception and strategically leading services to exceed contractual key performance targets, procuring new business in new areas across the wider North region, resulting in her organisation winning awards in recognition of the accomplishments.

Nadia currently works for a large Social Housing Provider within the Agency Management Team managing leases, and management and support agreements with Third Party Agents who provide care and support and in some cases Housing Management to vulnerable adults within mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse and domestic abuse services.

Nadia ensures Third Party Agents are compliant with all statutory and regulatory obligations, performance management and income maximisation.

Nadia previously served for five years as an active volunteer at a local mental health organisation specifically established over 35 years ago to address the cultural support needs of the BAME community.

Nadia is no longer an active volunteer with the charity due to other commitments, although she continues to have a passion for working with vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals to provide the right support, in the correct sequence that will support individuals to re-build self-esteem and confidence, thus empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.

I am Amunah Anthony. I am a Member of Middle Temple, Member of the BAR Council, Member of CILEX and Member of Law Society. I have my LLB [Hons], and I was called to the BAR in 2012. I work at Ashwood Solicitors-Senior Level 2 Accredited Immigration and Asylum Caseworker. I have volunteered in various organisations, including Citizens Advice Bureau as an advisor in Newcastle and Stretford, Manchester. I have volunteered as a triage interviewer at Manchester for Refugee Action and volunteered at the Manchester Refugee Action Well-Being Team. My work involves work with refugees, victims of Domestic Abuse and victims of Modern Slavery and Trafficking. I have a great passion for my work and ensure professionalism, integrity, safeguarding Data Protection, and confidentiality. I am adaptable and enjoy teamwork.