Meet Our Team

Alison 

Alison has lived in Lewes for over 20 years, having grown up in Eastbourne and worked in London and Suffolk before returning to the family firm, where she remains a non-exec director. She began volunteering with LDCA during the pandemic and became Chair in September 2023. Alison enjoys working with the team to support the local community and, in her spare time, sings with a chamber choir and dabbles in gardening.

Kevin 

Kevin recently retired as a business owner, Audit Partner and Business Adviser at Knill James Chartered Accountants in Lewes. Throughout his career, he has helped businesses, charities and community organisations strengthen their financial management, governance and long-term sustainability.

Kevin brings extensive financial expertise and strategic leadership experience to Lewes District Citizens Advice. As a Trustee, he is committed to ensuring that the charity remains financially resilient and well-governed, enabling it to continue delivering high-quality advice and support. 

He currently serves as Governor and Chair of the Finance Committee at Hurstpierpoint College, Trustee of Sussex Community Foundation, and Trustee of the Ouse & Adur River Trust.

Having lived and worked in Sussex for many years, Kevin is passionate about supporting organisations that strengthen local communities and improve people's opportunities and wellbeing. 

Julia 

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Julia took early retirement in 2022, having moved to Seaford with her artist husband the previous year, and is a National Trust countryside volunteer at Sheffield Park and an RHS show garden volunteer.

“It’s a privilege to work with such a passionate and caring team who all strongly believe in a fairer and more equal community - a refreshing change from corporate life.”

Colin 

Colin joined the Lewes District Citizens Advice trustee board in 2025. He strongly believes that Citizens Advice plays a vital role in the local community – providing free, impartial advice when it’s needed most.  A Chartered Engineer by background, Colin has held global roles in operations, transformation and project management in the private sector.  He brings experience in strategic planning, governance, and financial oversight to support the charity in delivering it’s objectives

Emma  

Emma is the research and campaigns trustee, she works closely with about 5 volunteers who split their time between advising clients and research and campaigns. Our aim is to improve the policies and practises that affect the lives of Lewes District citizens. We do this by identifying issues in the local community, reviewing the data we have and producing reports or contacting MPs and councillors. Emma's favourite part is that it really feels as though we are making a long term positive impact on our local area.

Louise Williams

Louise Williams has lived in Lewes for nearly 15 years and is passionate about supporting the local community. She brings more than 20 years’ experience working in senior digital roles in the NHS, including the last 10 years with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

Throughout her career, Louise has focused on using technology and innovation to improve services for patients and communities, with a particular interest in joined-up, neighbourhood-based care and ensuring services are designed around the people who use them. She is a strong believer in collaboration and listening to the needs of local people.

As a Trustee, Louise is keen to use her experience, skills and local knowledge to support Citizens Advice and the vital difference it makes to residents in the community.