Trustees

Interim Treasurer

In my previous life as a head teacher my role covered: teaching and learning, safeguarding, HR, premises, finances, complaints, health and safety, risk assessments, appraisals/performance management, professional development, data analysis, strategic planning et al. 

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I’ve been involved with supporting Kangaroos for around 11 years first as a committee member and then Trustee, My daughter has been attending for about 15 years. My background is in strategic marketing.

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Chair

I spent 20 years working in financial services in a number of senior leadership roles. My experience is varied but my main focus during this time was Marketing, Business Development and Commercial Strategy.

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I am an activity volunteer with Kangaroos which is rewarding and fun.  I held senior roles in local government as an employee and consultant.  This involved working with a range of other public bodies and businesses to deliver projects and services. I now work part-time in a school.   

Parent Rep

I’m Linsey and I’m a parent carer to 2 children, and I have recently completed the IPSEA training course on SEND law and EHCPs and have previously worked at. Chailey Heritage and another special school in Berkshire. Before having children I was the assistant manager of a women’s refuge in Cheshire where we worked in partnership with lots of other agencies to ensure excellent service delivery to vulnerable children in our care. I love Kangaroos and all it stands for and that’s why I chose to become a trustee of this charities in particular

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My background is in tax, and I have worked with multiple different types of companies for over 25 years whilst working in both large accounting firms and in-house roles within larger finance teams. I can therefore assist with broader finance issues such as budgeting, cash flow. However, I am naturally inquisitive, with broader business experience too, and will happily listen to more general/non-finance based issues, to act as an effective sounding board. 

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I over 30 years’ experience working in commerce providing Executive Assistant service to CEO/directors and now run my own business providing those services on a flexible basis to small businesses and private individuals. I have extensive experience in all areas of administration and operations as well event organisation. I am happy to help in any of those areas. 

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Alec is a finance professional with over 20 years of experience in top-tier investment and consulting firms. He has a law degree and work-related qualifications in financial planning and investment management. Alec is also a volunteer reservist with the Royal Navy, which he has undertaken alongside a City career for 15+ years, and as a senior officer has managed and delivered numerous high-profile events and activities, as well as supporting operations in the UK and abroad. His middle child has a very rare genetic condition that has left him severely disabled and he has used the Kangaroos service – STARS – for many years.

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I am an entrepreneur and small business owner in West Sussex, having worked for nearly 3 decades in financial services in the City across a range of senior marketing, customer service and latterly operations, risk and oversight roles. I've experience in leading and developing large teams of people as well as delivering change. I'm also a volunteer coach at Haywards Heath RFC as well as a husband and dad.

As a foster parent of 20 years, I discovered the incredible Kangaroos Community a few years ago, and it has quickly become a valued part of our lives. We have one child attending the STARS group and a young adult who enjoys being part of the No Limits group. As a family, we also actively participate in the various family events Kangaroos offers. The positive impact Kangaroos has had on our family life has been transformative, inspiring me to take on the role of a trustee and contribute to the continued growth of this wonderful community."​