The SILC Charitable Trust
SILC Ltd is governed by The SILC Charitable Trust, an independent Trust with strong beliefs about inclusiveness and belonging. The Trust vision is; A strong local community that embraces human difference and diversity, a place where everyone belongs.
The trust delivers on this vision through the two entities it governs; SILC Ltd and SwitchedOn
The trust delivers on this vision through the two entities it governs; SILC Ltd and SwitchedOn
Ron Scott - Chair
Ron joined The SILC Charitable Trust in early 2013 and has subsequently taken on the role of the Chairperson.
Ron's extensive experience on successful Boards has been an asset to The SILC Charitable Trust in ensuring the Board is functioning at the optimum level.
Ron wears a number of hats:
Chief Executive - Stellaris Ltd
Deputy Chair - Bay of Plenty DHB
Director - Tauranga Energy Consumers Trust
Ron is local to Tauranga and his involvement in local business and community ventures is testament to his commitment to fostering inclusive, collaborative communities.
Ron joined The SILC Charitable Trust in early 2013 and has subsequently taken on the role of the Chairperson.
Ron's extensive experience on successful Boards has been an asset to The SILC Charitable Trust in ensuring the Board is functioning at the optimum level.
Ron wears a number of hats:
Chief Executive - Stellaris Ltd
Deputy Chair - Bay of Plenty DHB
Director - Tauranga Energy Consumers Trust
Ron is local to Tauranga and his involvement in local business and community ventures is testament to his commitment to fostering inclusive, collaborative communities.
Richard Coad
Richard has many years’ experience working alongside people who have a range of disabilities, listening to them about what the problems are and finding solutions to make life work better for them.
Richard was employed by SILC in 1994 and held various support and leadership roles in SILC. He was a trainer, assessor, evaluator, manager and mentor. He is passionate about working in the health and disability sector and committed to achieving positive outcomes for those he works alongside.
Richard is currently working for Careerforce who are the industry training organisation for the Health and Disability sector.
Richard lives locally, is a father of three and a keen musician.
Richard Buchanan
Richard joined The SILC Charitable Trust in 2010. Richard has a long history with SILC Ltd, having worked for SILC as a Service Manager.
Richard was the Manager - Provider Relationships and Personalised Funding, for the Enabling Good Lives demonstration in Christchurch until June 2016.
Since then, he has run his own consultancy business called ‘Buck the Trend’ specialising in disability service evaluations. He has worked in the disability sector for the last 18 years and he has held a number of roles including tertiary teaching, service management and leadership.
Richard brings to this role a lived experience of disability and a passion about ensuring the disability sector moves forward in a positive and effective manner.
Richard lives in Christchurch and enjoys the outdoors, sport and wine appreciation.
Richard joined The SILC Charitable Trust in 2010. Richard has a long history with SILC Ltd, having worked for SILC as a Service Manager.
Richard was the Manager - Provider Relationships and Personalised Funding, for the Enabling Good Lives demonstration in Christchurch until June 2016.
Since then, he has run his own consultancy business called ‘Buck the Trend’ specialising in disability service evaluations. He has worked in the disability sector for the last 18 years and he has held a number of roles including tertiary teaching, service management and leadership.
Richard brings to this role a lived experience of disability and a passion about ensuring the disability sector moves forward in a positive and effective manner.
Richard lives in Christchurch and enjoys the outdoors, sport and wine appreciation.
Sarah Davey
Sarah has a long connection with the Bay of Plenty having grown up in Tauranga.
Her initial caree,r practicing law in New Zealand and internationally, provided a solid foundation for the next 20 plus years developing' health and disability services at senior management and governance levels, locally and internationally.
She is currently with Planning and Funding at the Bay of Plenty District Health Board. With her husband Trevor, she is also a Director of Latitude Surveying Limited, a Tauranga based land surveying firm.
Trevor and Sarah have three children.
Sarah has a long connection with the Bay of Plenty having grown up in Tauranga.
Her initial caree,r practicing law in New Zealand and internationally, provided a solid foundation for the next 20 plus years developing' health and disability services at senior management and governance levels, locally and internationally.
She is currently with Planning and Funding at the Bay of Plenty District Health Board. With her husband Trevor, she is also a Director of Latitude Surveying Limited, a Tauranga based land surveying firm.
Trevor and Sarah have three children.
Keith Appleton
Keith joined The SILC Charitable Trust in early 2017 after moving to the Bay of Plenty with his extended family.
As a Chartered Accountant and the current Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for the Blind Foundation, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Board.
Keith has been associated with disability sector for over 30 years through family and clients. During this time he has served on a number of Boards including; Counties Manukau Plunket, ME/CFS (Auckland) Support and the Blind Foundation
