The Cumbria Probation Board

The Cumbria Probation Board is made up of representatives of the Magistrates, Local Government and the wider Cumbria community.  Its members are appointed for a three-year renewable term by the Home Secretary and bring to Probation a wide range of professional and business skills and experience.  Meetings of the full Board take place bi-monthly at the Probation Headquarters, Wetheral, Carlisle, and are open to the public.

Board members:

• Mr Richard Rhodes J.P. (Chair)
• Mr Mike Maiden (Chief Officer)
• Dr. Jack Abernethy J.P. O.B.E.
• Mr Michael Boaden
• Ms Judith Cooke
• Mr Mark Cutter
• Her Honour Judge Barbara Forrester
• Dr Joe Hendry
• Mr Mike Little J.P.
• Mrs Kate Rowley

In terms of Governance of the Cumbria Probation Area, it is the remit of the Board to ensure financial probity, best value and the highest possible levels of performance against nationally and locally determined targets.  The Board is also responsible for strategic planning, development and innovation, as well as being the employer of all Cumbria Probation staff with the exception of the Chief Officer.

It is the expectation that the Board will represent the interests of Probation across the wider Cumbria community.  To that end, the Board Secretary is always pleased to hear from groups and organisations looking for speakers and interested in learning about the work of the Probation Service.  Ms Fiona Moore (Board Secretary and Solicitor) can be contacted at Cumbria Probation HQ.  Mr Sargon Sait is the Treasurer to the Board and can also be contacted at Cumbria Probation HQ.