Meet the Team

Meet The Team!

Ménière's & Vestibular UK Office Team

Our small office team is supported by volunteers. The office is staffed Monday to Friday during office hours.

Natasha Harrington-Benton, Director

Natasha is responsible for the day to day running of Ménière's & Vestibular UK. Her role involves a wide range of activities including fundraising, strategy, publicity, attending events and liaising with health professionals, researchers and related organisations; as well as remaining a hands-on member of the office team – responding to enquiries and calls on the telephone information line. 

Laura Fulco, Membership & Support Lead

Laura is our membership & support lead. She deals with all things relating to membership - processing payments, renewals and more! Laura responds to enquiries via the charity's information line and is in regular communication with the local group leaders. 

Laura Carroll, Administrator - Supporter Engagement

Laura C supports the admin for the charity, including contacting members, handling our email enquiries and calls to our information line. 

Board of Trustees

Ménière's & Vestibular UK is governed by a Board of Trustees. There are currently 11 trustees, elected annually by the membership. All trustees are directly acquainted with the symptoms and challenges vestibular disorders present, either as a sufferer, carer or health professional working in the field.

• Colin Hughes - Co-Chair of Trustees
• Pennie Ford - Co-Chair of Trustees
• Sara Christopher  - Treasurer
• Alan Booth (co-opted December 2025)
• Christine Armstrong (co-opted December 2025)
• Karine Chevalier-Watts
• Carol Evans
• Rory MacNeill
• David Renton
• Laura Smith
• Simon Webster

Help shape our charity's future. If you are interested in becoming a trustee please contact us for more information: recruitment@meandve.org.uk

Patrons & Ambassadors

• Mr Ian Chapman CBE - Patron
• Dr Diego Kaski, Consultant Neurologist - Ambassador

Founder

Mrs Marie B Nobbs MBE (1 Feb 1922 - 13 Aug 2016)

Marie founded our charity in 1984, you can read more about our history here.