Helen is a Director of South Witham Broadband, Gravity FM CIC (Community Radio Station) and of Lincolshire Co-operative Development Agency, working in a volunteer capacity. She has particular experience of community development, strong skills in understanding the needs of user communities (a lifetime living in rural area has given Helen first hand experience of the issues facing rural communities). Helen is a qualified private secretary and holds European Computer Driving Licence. An energiser and good listener she has been involved with other local community activities on a smaller scale and in other community/social organisations including serving on the Parish Council and on the Village Hall Committee. Her strengths lie in her ability to motivate, gain trust, and make people feel at ease and her passion for community enterprise.