NewLink Wales Management Team

Lindsay Bruce - Chief Executive Officer

Lindsay Bruce has been the CEO of NewLink Wales since July 2011 and brings 15 years of experience from the substance misuse field.

This includes a number of different roles ranging from criminal justice, delivering front line treatment, research and also strategic planning / implementation.

She is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist by background and takes a particular interest in the reduction of alcohol related harm.

Lindsay is a highly experienced trainer and is accredited by the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals.

Daljit Kaur Morris - Head of Operations

Daljit Kaur Morris joined NewLink Wales in July 2005 and was appointed as the BME Volunteer Coordinator.

Over the course of the years, Daljit has gained extensive knowledge and experience in volunteer management.

Having started her own working career as a full time CSV volunteer for a specialist Women’s Aid in Cardiff, Daljit is highly passionate about this service and understands the value that volunteers can bring to frontline agencies. She has over 9 years experience of working in the third sector.

In October 2011, Daljit was appointed as the Volunteer Operations Manager. She has a great deal of diverse experience when it comes to supporting volunteers from various marginalised groups in society.

In October 2015 Daljit was appointed to the role of Head of Operations.

Carole Standfast - Head of Resources

Carole joined NewLink Wales in November 2009 with a wealth of experience in finance, both in the private retail and third sector.

Carole completed 11 years in retail banking before having a family. She then graduated from Cardiff Business School in Accounting & Management.

Carole’s role deals with all aspects of the organisation’s finances, ranging from setting and monitoring budgets, cash management, administers debtors, creditors and assets; coordinates compliance with Charity and Company financial regulations and liaises with the Auditors in respect of preparation of Annual Accounts.

She regularly prepares financial information and projections for the CEO, Board of Trustees, Funders and departmental managers.

In October 2015 Carole was appointed to the role of Head of Resources.