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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
Head of charity: David Wilson

David Wilson
Head of Charity

Family Coordinator: Bev Wright

Bev Wright
Family Coordinator

bev.wright@thesunshinefund.org 
07593 298 541

Strategic Partnerships Office: Rachel Kaczmar

Rachel Kaczmar
Strategic Partnerships Officer

Sophie Revell

Sophie Revell
Marketing and Communications Officer

Finance and Admin Officer: Debbie Cowling

Debbie Cowling
Finance and Admin 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
Trustee
Helen Dalby
Chair of Trustees/Audience and Content Director
Reach North East  
Trustee
Trustee
Amy Whyte
Head of Charitable Services
Age UK Northumberland
Chris Whittington

Business Development

Manager

ZEDRA Group

Trustee
Graeme Whitfield
Editor
The Journal and NE Business Live
Trustee
Jonathan Waters

Law Firm Managing Partner

Hay & Kilner

Trustee
Maggie Pavlou
Managing Director
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Trustee
Laura Thomson
Head of Business, Innovation & Skills
Newcastle University
Dr Caroline Grayson
Paediactric Consultant 
Trustee
Corretta Kears
Management Accountant 
Reach PLC
Stuart Brown
Stuart Brown
Paediatric Occupational Therapist & Panel Member
Reece Jensen
Reece Jensen

Strategic Partnership Team Manager

Direct Business Group

Seb Leonhardsen
Seb Leonhardsen 
Client Director and Regional Lead
Softcat
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