Lionel Martin joined the Board of Trustees in 2008, and succeeded Mike Reynolds as Chair in November 2012. He is Divisional Director at Wakemans, an Edgbaston-based construction and property consultancy, and before joining the Board, acted as Quantity Surveyor for BID Services in the construction and development of the Deaf Cultural Centre. Lionel brings to the Board his expertise and knowledge in property-related matters, as well as a constructive approach to problem-solving and meeting the challenges that face organisations such as BID. He is married to Helen, and they have two grown-up children. Among his interests are music, theatre and keeping chickens (!), and he has vowed to make 2013 the year he takes his first steps to learn BSL.

Mike Reynolds has been Chair of the Board of Trustees since 1998. He stepped down from this position in September 2012 but continues as a member of the Board. He is a retired probation officer, having worked in the criminal justice system for almost thirty years. He has worked with the Deaf community, as a volunteer, since 1980 with a focus on interpreting, benefit support work and helping in the church for Deaf people.

Alf Stewart joined the Board in September 08 and is a volunteer at the Deaf Cultural Centre, attending on the Wednesday evening social nights.  He teaches driving theory to young deaf people and has progressed his learning of sign language at a local college.

Gail Conway has been on the BID board since 2002. She is deaf and works for the Sensory Support Services under the Directorate of Children, Young People and Families for Birmingham City Council. Previously, she worked for BID Employment Services. Gail is also a member of the Deaf Cultural Centre Board of Directors.

Malford is a Partner, commercial law and not-for-profit sector specialist at the Birmingham office of Midlands law firm Challinors. Joining the Board in 2012, he is its only lawyer and supports BID with guidance and advice on its legal, governance and general conduct. Malford has extensive experience of advising and working for UK charities.

Sandeep is profoundly Deaf and joined the board in September 2012. She brings with her a comprehensive knowledge and experience of the juxtaposition of Asian British culture and of hearing/deaf culture. Her understanding within the deaf community of belief and ethical matters makes a valuable contribution to the balance of the Board.