Gill Valentine

Gill Valentine currently serves as the Director of Services and Designated Safeguarding Lead at SHINE, a position held since November 2022. Previously, Gill held various leadership roles, including Advice, Support & Enquiries Manager at the Masonic Charitable Foundation, where responsibilities encompassed the strategic management of frontline services, change management, and safeguarding. Other notable positions include Chief Officer at HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED, where Gill led charity governance and income diversification efforts, and Senior County Placements Coordinator at Kent County Council, overseeing complex residential placements. Additionally, Gill has extensive experience in welfare benefits and advice roles, with a strong focus on safeguarding and community support throughout a diverse career spanning over two decades in the charity and public sector domains.