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Whilst our team is small, we have a mighty impact in the North East...
Each and every one of our team members goes above and beyond in their roles to ensure we support as many local babies, children and young adults living with disabilities and additional needs as possible each year. Our team has a wealth of experience from different sectors which enables us to offer the best service, care and guidance to our families and supporters.
Meet the team
Siobhan Sargeant
Charity Director
siobhan.sargeant@thesunshinefund.org
0191 201 6289
Bev Wright
Family Coordinator
bev.wright@thesunshinefund.org
07593 298 541
Rachel Kaczmar
Strategic Partnerships Officer
rachel.kaczmar@thesunshinefund.org
07593 298 541
Erin Todd
Fundraising and Events Coordinator
Debbie Cowling
Finance and Admin Officer
erin.todd@thesunshinefund.org
Ashleigh Allen
Trust Fundraiser
Sophie Revell
Marketing and Comms Officer
We are lucky enough to have a dedicated and experienced board of trustees who support and guide the charity with their wealth of knowledge spanning a plethora of specialties.
Meet our board of Trustees

Helen Dalby
Chair of Trustees/Audience and Content Director
Reach North East


Amy Whyte
Head of Charitable Services
Age UK Northumberland
Chris Whittington
Business Development
Manager
ZEDRA Group

Graeme Whitfield
Editor
The Journal and NE Business Live

Jonathan Waters
Law Firm Managing Partner
Hay & Kilner
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Maggie Pavlou
Managing Director
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Laura Thomson
Head of Business
Newcastle University
Dr Caroline Grayson
Paediactric Consultant

Corretta Kears
Management Accountant
Reach PLC

Stuart Brown
Paediatric Occupational Therapist & Panel Member

Reece Jensen
Head of Public Sector Procurement
Northern Gas & Power
Seb Leonhardsen
Client Director and Regional Lead
Softcat
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