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Our Trustees

Our Trustees volunteer their time to ensure good governance and help set the strategic direction of the charity. 

They provide a wealth of knowledge and guidance around business, finance, clinical service provision, fundraising and marketing.

If you would like to know more or discuss, please contact:

Kate Baxter

Chief Executive, Children’s Bereavement Centre

Mobile: 07703 566170

Office: 01636 551739

Helen Kemp

Helen Kemp

Helen has been involved with the Children's Bereavement Centre since 2011. Click here

Published: 5th June, 2025

Author: Katie Gibson

Joanne Ferguson

Joanne Ferguson

Joanne has been involved with the Children’s Bereavement Centre for many years as a fundraiser and latterly as a Trustee. Click here

Published: 5th June, 2025

Updated: 11th December, 2025

Author: Katie Gibson

Andrew Watson - Chair

Andrew Watson - Chair

Andrew joined the CBC as a Trustee in 2015, becoming Vice Chair in November 2017 and Chair in 2018. He is a Chartered Accountant with experience in a diverse range industries and business situations. Click here

Published: 5th June, 2025

Author: Rachel Wilson

Caroline Lawrenson

Caroline Lawrenson

Caro feels privileged to be able to support the CBC's efforts to help children and young people to cope with the devastating emotional, mental health and general life difficulties that can result from bereavement. Click here

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 5th October, 2021

Author: Kate Baxter

Julia Percy

Julia Percy

Julia started working with the founder of the charity in 2007 in her professional role as a nurse at a local school. Click here

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 17th May, 2022

Author: Kate Baxter

Simon Shaw - Treasurer

Simon Shaw - Treasurer

Simon is a partner in a local accountancy firm and brings his business expertise to the governance of the charity. Click here

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 17th February, 2022

Author: Kate Baxter

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