In 2017 Rachel Hill established a coffee cart start-up so her disabled son could have meaningful work. The cart was initially run on a part-time basis and others with disabilities were invited to work on a voluntary basis. Alison Faith’s son was one of those volunteers.
The coffee cart was so well received by the community that Rachel and Alison established Taimahi Trust in 2019 so their sons could earn a living. The Trust is supported by grants however, it is the micro businesses that provide real life work for people with disabilities to experience on-the-job training that is otherwise unavailable to them.
Rachel Hill
Chair
Rachel is a founding member of the Taimahi Trust who, as a mother of a son with an intellectual disability, has seen how challenging it is for her son to gain meaningful employment where he can earn a living wage.
She brings a wealth of experience in business with a background of 20+ years in management and project management and, more recently, as a self-employed coach and mentor with a successful online coaching practice.
Rachel owns a career coaching business helping people find work they love.
Lindsay & Alison Faithfull
Trustees
Alison and Lindsay are founding members of the Taimahi Trust and parents of a son with Down Syndrome. As employers themselves, they understand that it can be more challenging to accommodate someone with additional needs. As parents, they know their son has a lot to offer in the workplace.
Lindsay is the CEO of McKay, a large international business based in New Zealand. Alison is an experienced Human Resources Manager and all-round troubleshooter, a key player in the recruitment of their 500 staff.
Together, they bring a well-rounded understanding of the challenges faced by employers and disabled people.