The LIFT partnership has well established governance arrangements. Its operations are overseen by the Community 1st Oldham board.

The LIFT partnership has well established governance arrangements. Its operations are overseen by the Community 1st Oldham board.

Tony Elson
Independent Chair
Tony is the independent chair of Community 1st Oldham. He has worked in a variety of local government roles from 1969 until October 2004 and subsequently supported various national and local government strategic reviews as a government adviser with a focus on public health and social care.

Michael Dwan
Director
Michael is a Director of Community 1st Oldham and is the Managing Partner of Equity Solutions & Partners, the private sector investor in the LIFT company.

David Johnson
Director
David is a Director of Community 1st Oldham, representing the private sector partner, Equity Solutions & Partners.

Neil Charlesworth
General Manager / Director
Neil is the General Manager and Director of Community 1st Oldham and also represents the private sector partner, Equity Solutions & Partners.

Tony Kane
Director
Tony is a Director of Community 1st Oldham representing NHS Oldham. Tony is also a Non-Executive Director of NHS Oldham. He is a former Chief Superintendent with Greater Manchester Police and served in a range of roles, including divisional commander of both Rochdale and North Manchester.

Michael Chambers
Director
Michael is a Director of Community 1st Oldham representing Community Health Partnerships.