Our Trustees

In addition to our core team, we also have a Management Committee of Trustees who support us in delivering the quality service that we do. This team includes a Chair and Vice Chair, Treasurer, as well as other lead roles.

Retired Probation Inspector with 13 years’ experience of voluntary sector work. Previously Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Advocacy Service. Christine has a strong belief in the value of family support.

Retired Assistant Director, children and family Services. A lengthy history of senior management within Children’s Social Care, ranging from safeguarding and youth offending to youth work and social work. A lead for Signs of Safety Implementation in previous Local Authorities.

Chartered Accountant for 23 years, Trustee for Cumbria family Support since 2010.

Deacon in the Anglican Church in Penrith and part of the Churches Together in Penrith network.

Specialist Family Lawyer with over 25 years experience. Qualified Collaborative lawyer and member of national family lawyer’s organisation, Resolution. Andrew is a member of the Law Society’s Family Law Panel (Advanced) specialising in Financial Claims and Private Children law cases.

Retired Social Services Manager with experience working in the voluntary sector with a continued commitment to the welfare of children.

Trustee for Cumbria Family Support since 2010. Previously Chair for Cumbria Family Support Management Committee.

Local business owner, specialising in strategy with previous experience in charity leadership.

Retired Funeral Celebrant and CofE Minister with years of experience working as a volunteer for various charities.

Retired Headteacher of SEN Schools for children ages 3-19 with a wide variety of special needs such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning and communication difficulties.