About Us

It’s a great privilege for me to join Jigsaw South East – an organisation that I have long admired – as Director.

I have spent the majority of my career working in the charity sector, with some time in NHS management, and have focused on health and social care. I am a former CEO of the Brigitte Trust; of Paul’s Cancer Support in South West London; of MS National Therapy Centres and was interim CEO of Maternity Worldwide. I am also an experienced consultant and trustee, most recently of Cancer52.

I live near Petworth with my husband, three children and our two dogs.

I am excited to be joining the Jigsaw team as Service Development Manager. I am passionate about supporting children and young people and I have prior experience in the Charity and Education sectors.

I have a PhD in Psychology and am trained as a Play Therapist, so I am keen to promote positive child developmental outcomes. I believe in the important work that Jigsaw does to help children after the death of someone close to them. I have had previous experience of monitoring and evaluating different face to face and online services for children and families and am looking forward to working with Jigsaw.

Prior to joining Jigsaw in July 2021, I worked in the voluntary sector for 24 years – running two local charities, including securing funding for their activities, and in more recent years focusing on Charitable Trust and major donor fundraising. My previous charity sector work has been around visually impaired people, homeless and at-risk young people and, most recently, disabled children and young people.

I am so pleased to have joined the enthusiastic and dedicated Jigsaw South East team and, after ten of years of home working, reversing the trend and returning to an office environment. Although my lovely (and rather elderly) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lucy, will miss having me around all the time!

I joined the Jigsaw team in January 2022 as their Communications and Media Manager. 

Prior to this role, I worked in the Marketing industry for almost two decades predominantly in the education and hospitality sectors. Whilst I’m new the the Charity sector, the experience and knowledge I’ve gained throughout my career will be hugely beneficial to me in my new role. 

My aim is to raise awareness of this amazing charity and the incredible work they do and to support the growth of income streams. I’m delighted to be joining such an inspiring and passionate team and to be part of an organisation that supports children and their families at such a difficult time in their lives. 

I live locally with my husband and son. Outside of work you’ll find me on long dog walks with the family, exploring the countryside and probably taking far too many photographs. 

I joined Jigsaw in 2021 and feel privileged to join such a dedicated team.

Children and family’s wellbeing has been a core value throughout my career, working in fostering and home care and currently as a teaching assistant in a secondary school, which will run alongside my role here at Jigsaw.

Outside of work I am a busy parent of three secondary school aged children.

I am looking forward to being able to support families as they navigate their way after the loss of a loved one.

I joined Jigsaw in November 2021. Since qualifying 7 years ago as an Art Psychotherapist I have worked in schools helping students and groups of all ages process their emotions through making art. I have also worked as Specialist Mental Health Mentor given support and guidance to students at universities.

In my own time I enjoy baking and gardening, during the lockdowns I reinvented my garden and started a small vegetable patch. I also enjoy painting flowers and portraits.

I am very grateful to be able to have the opportunity to support children and families through their grief within the Jigsaw (South East) team.

I have been working with young children and their families for the past 16 years and I am about to start a new role at a local school as an SEN/Welfare teaching assistant, supporting children with complex needs.

I joined Jigsaw in 2018 on the fundraising team supporting this amazing charity to continue its vital work with children and their families who are faced with the loss of a loved one.

I joined Jigsaw as a volunteer in April 2015 and became a permanent member of the administration department later that year. I started in the role as Volunteer and Service Co-ordinator in 2019. Prior to joining the Jigsaw team I had taken an extended break from my career as a legal assistant to look after my two young boys.

I joined Jigsaw in January 2023. Prior to joining Jigsaw, I worked in a primary school as a Learning Support Assistant and an Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA). In previous roles I have been fortunate to hold various roles travelling and overseas.

Outside of work you will find me spending time with my son and we can normally be found outdoors exploring, swimming or having an adventure somewhere.

I feel extremely fortunate to be part of an amazing team and be able to support families and young people at such a time where they need it most.