Our Team • Sheffield Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

SHASBAH Committee

Chair of SHASBAH Committee

Michelle Goddard

I joined the committee in the 90’s because I wanted to help this wonderful charity. I only thought I’d be here for a short time, but here we are a few years later – still here, loving all we do to help our members.

SHASBAH Trustees

Bruce Allen

I’ve lived in Sheffield all my life and I’ve been a member of SHASBAH for 55 years. SHASBAH is a great charity for meeting people who are in a similar situation, who understand what you’re going through and want to be friends.

Jan Tippett

I’ve volunteered for SHASBAH as a trustee for over 30 years. I’m a former secondary school teacher, I’ve been a SENCO and I was a family support field worker for a centre for children with neuro-disabilities. After that, I began working with Shine charity as an education adviser. Most recently, I worked for SHASBAH as the Volunteer Coordinator and Bid Writer, until retiring in June 2021. I am also a parent of someone with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

Philip Hughes

I’ve had Hydrocephalus for 44 years. I have recently reconnected with SHASBAH and become a trustee. I want to use my experiences of Hydrocephalus to help support our members. I work full time in the NHS in Doncaster. I also taught and coached swimming in Doncaster for nearly 21 years and I’m a member of Sheffield Advanced motorists.

Patsy Beal

After I retired early at 64 last year, my very dear friends Michelle and Tina asked me if I would like to join SHASBAH. I absolutely love it. Volunteering and being a trustee as and when I am able (due to taking care of my elderly parents) is so rewarding. Thank you to everyone for making me feel so welcome.

Steph Horan

I am 57 and I was born with Spina Bifida. I have 3 grown up children and for most of my working life I was a nursery nurse. I worked with children all abilities from birth to teenage years throughout education.

Elissia Powell

I am 24 years old and have had Neurofibromatosis since birth. I have had a VP Shunt for Hydrocephalus since 2013 and have recently connected with SHASBAH and become a trustee. I work full time for the NHS in Barnsley. I look forward to future events and doing as much as I can to fundraise for this charity.

It was with great sadness that we said a sad farewell to Barbara Clark, our wonderful secretary, who passed away suddenly at the end of 2019. Barbara was one of the founders of Sheffield ASBAH in 1964. Along with her dear departed husband Les, she did so much to create and develop our small charity, supporting so many families and individuals affected by Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Barbara is much missed by everyone who knew and worked with her.

If you would like to join the committee of Sheffield ASBAH and make a positive difference to the lives of everyone who has spina bifida and hydrocephalus in the Sheffield postal district, then get in touch at volunteering@shasbah.co.uk or on 07752 665411.

SHASBAH Staff

Director of Services

Nina Rose

21 years ago, my first child was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, which led me to start volunteering with SHASBAH. Today, I’m part of the SHASBAH team, working full time, and loving every minute of it! I get to support others just like I was supported, and meeting amazing people along the way makes my job feel more like a joyful adventure than work.

Volunteer Coordinator

Jess Williamson

I’ve loved being a member of SHASBAH since the birth of my daughter who has Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus and is now nearly 10. I live in Sheffield with my young family and over the years I have thoroughly enjoyed the events and meeting all the members of the SHASBAH community. I am really excited to be joining the team as Volunteer Coordinator!

Administrator and Befriending Support

Tina Stones

I’ve been with the association for 5 years as treasurer. Presently, I’m working as the Administrator and I’m also a co-opted member of the committee. I was orginally introduced to the charity through a family member who had Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. A fun fact is that I’m twins with Michelle, one of our trustees!

Communications Coordinator

Beth Hobbs

I started working for SHASBAH in September 2020. I used to work as a PA for someone with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, which is how I found out about the charity. It’s great that I can use my creative side for a really worthwhile cause. Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, cooking and going for walks with friends.

Stephanie Turpin

I’ve had personal experience with spina bifida in my family and wanted to be involved in making a positive impact on people’s lives, so I jumped at the opportunity to work with SHASBAH. I’ve spent my working life in communications, I have two wonderful children, and I love music, poetry, visiting new places and meeting people. I’ll be covering for Beth as she takes her maternity leave.

Fundraising Coordinator

Sally Rodgers

I started working for SHASBAH in March 2024. I have worked in the third sector in Sheffield for over 15 years with a range of different organisations, I am excited to put my bid writing and fundraising skills to use for this amazing charity. Outside of SHASBAH I enjoy history and archaeology, making things and stories, I have a young son, a partner and a rather wild kitten.

Fundraising Support Officer

Sophie Kean

I started working for SHASBAH in February 2025. I found out about the charity and the wonderful things they do whilst in my role as a PA for someone with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. It’s a joy to be a part of such a wonderful organisation with the opportunity to get to know and support so many amazing individuals! I love meeting people, going by to new places & seeing the way SHASBAH makes a difference to many lives!

Project Support Officer

Shauna Pedro

I started working in SHASBAH in October 2025. I have been a member of SHASBAH since the birth of my 6 year old daughter who was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. I am a single mother of two, who loves meeting people, getting outdoors and exploring new places. In my spare time I enjoy traveling with my children, socialising and going to the gym. I am so glad to be working with the team, and for the opportunity to meet and support so many incredible people and families.

Administration Officer

Bethan Rae

I started to volunteer with SHASBAH’s history project earlier this year (2025) and have really enjoyed finding out about the beginnings of the Association, some of the people involved and their stories. I am delighted to join this lovely community as an administrator. I hope I can use my organisational skills to help the charity fulfil its mission to ‘support everyone with spina bifida and hydrocephalus to get the most out of life’. I have lived in Sheffield for 17 years and have raised my two sons here.