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Our Team

Our team have a wide range of experience, skills and knowledge around bereavement and are dedicated to supporting the families that need us. We are complemented by our hugely valued group of volunteers and Board of Trustees. 

We all work together in many different roles to ensure that the charity provides a passionate and professional service for families across the region. 

This video explains a little bit more about the work we do. Thank you to Global's Make Some Noise campaign for creating this for us.



Lee Hardy - Chief Executive

Lee Hardy - Chief Executive

Lee joined the Children's Bereavement Centre in February 2026 and has a wealth of experience in the charity sector and fundraising. Click here

Published: 4th February, 2026

Author: Katie Gibson

Katie Gibson -  Fundraising and Communications Manager

Katie Gibson - Fundraising and Communications Manager

Based on her own personal experience Katie is passionate about supporting young people. Click here

Published: 30th September, 2024

Updated: 24th June, 2026

Author: Kate Baxter

Claire Spindley - Fundraising and Events Assistant

Claire Spindley - Fundraising and Events Assistant

After fundraising and volunteering for the charity since 2017 Claire joined the Fundraising Team in August 2024 Click here

Published: 29th September, 2024

Updated: 2nd October, 2024

Author: Katie Gibson

Clare Sears - Community Fundraiser

Clare Sears - Community Fundraiser

Clare joined the Fundraising team in June 2024 after a 35 year career in banking where she was a Bank Manager. Click here

Published: 28th September, 2024

Updated: 2nd October, 2024

Author: Katie Gibson

Paula Drummond - Bereavement Service Manager

Paula Drummond - Bereavement Service Manager

Paula is not only the charities specialist in play and Filial Therapy, she also leads the clinical team, ensuring they have the support and supervision they need. Click here

Published: 27th February, 2024

Updated: 6th August, 2024

Author: Kate Baxter

Grace Chan

Grace Chan

Senior Bereavement Counsellor at Worksop Click here

Published: 1st January, 2024

Updated: 17th October, 2024

Author: Katie Gibson

Sara Clark

Sara Clark

Bereavement Counsellor (Mansfield) Click here

Published: 1st January, 2024

Updated: 28th February, 2024

Author: Katie Gibson

Louise Comfort

Louise Comfort

Senior Bereavement Counsellor (Newark) Click here

Published: 1st January, 2024

Updated: 28th February, 2024

Author: Rachel Wilson

Nicola Marshall - Bereavement Counsellor (Mansfield)

Nicola Marshall - Bereavement Counsellor (Mansfield)

I’m joining the Children’s Bereavement Centre as a Senior Counsellor with 20 years’ experience in education and pastoral care, plus a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I’ve spent the last three years volunteering as a bereavement counsellor and will be starting my Integrative Counselling degree this September. Click here

Published: 1st January, 2024

Updated: 12th August, 2025

Author: Kate Baxter

Andrea Taylor - Office Administrator and Receptionist

Andrea Taylor - Office Administrator and Receptionist

Andrea joined the administration team in February 2021 but has volunteered for the charity since 2019 as an Admin/Reception Volunteer. Click here

Published: 30th December, 2023

Updated: 29th February, 2024

Author: Rachel Wilson

Julie Jones - Office Administrator

Julie Jones - Office Administrator

Julie joined the CBC in 2022 as part of our admin team. Click here

Published: 30th August, 2022

Updated: 26th June, 2026

Author: Rachel Wilson

Savannah Fowlds - Volunteer Coordinator

Savannah Fowlds - Volunteer Coordinator

Savannah has a degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Mental Health and has been working in children’s mental health since 2016, specialising in supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN). Click here

Published: 22nd January, 2022

Updated: 12th August, 2025

Author: Kate Baxter

Petra Ackers - Grants Officer

Petra Ackers - Grants Officer

Petra's role includes grant fundraising. Click here

Published: 1st December, 2021

Updated: 12th August, 2025

Author: Rachel Wilson

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