Our strategic leadership team work together with our trustees to deliver the strategic vision of the hospice. 

Our trustees are from a wide range of career backgrounds. Their many skills and expertise help us keep offering the best possible care and support to children and families that need it. We're recruiting for new trustees to join our board.  If you're interested, you can download our recruitment pack. 

Nicola Didlock- Chair of Trustees

Nicola has worked in the third sector for more than 25 years in national and local social care charities.

She is currently CEO of a charity supporting those formerly employed in the coal industry. 

"Supporting children with life-limiting illnesses is so very valuable, and I feel hugely privileged to contribute to that"

Rum Thomas - Trustee

Rum has a longstanding working relationship with Bluebell Wood through her work in paediatrics at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

She has been a Consultant in Paediatric Critical Care at the hospital for 11 years and is passionate about using her specialist knowledge and experience to help families make precious memories in the time they have together.

“It is a huge privilege to contribute to developing care for children with life-threatening and life-shortening conditions at Bluebell Wood to have the best possible quality of life, whilst also supporting their families and the communities around them."

Rebecca Chapman - Trustee

Rebecca was inspired to become a trustee of Bluebell Wood after being impressed by the positivity of staff members she met on a tour of the hospice. Rebecca is a Police Superintendent and has completed almost 30 years of service. 

"I'm looking forward to understanding more about the work of the hospice and I'm excited to help with anything that needs achieving, applying the skills I've developed in the last 30 years of my career."

Louise Beaumont - Trustee

Louise has worked in social care for more than 30 years. She is currently an Operations Director for an organisation supporting people with Autism in residential and supported living settings. 

"I was looking to support a local charity with a strong purpose and person-centred values. When this opportunity came along I was drawn to the passion and dedication of Bluebell Wood.

"I am keen to be an active trustee and support the organisation in its journey. The amazing work that is happening everyday by the wonderful team is something that I am excited about learning more about."

Rachael Kinder - Trustee

Rachael has worked in finance for more than 30 years and is a Financial Director in the construction industry. She feels she can support and guide Bluebell Wood to achieve its objectives.

"I was looking for a local charity that served the community and Bluebell Wood fitted that exactly.  I was impressed with the range of services that they can offer and want to ensure that this continues and grows to reach as many people as possible."

Joanne Black - Trustee 

Joanne has worked in the third sector for over a decade. In that time, she has worked in income generation and impact measurement for a number of charities and is currently the Head of Fundraising and Business Development at Causeway, a Sheffield based charity supporting victims of human trafficking and modern slavery and those caught up in the criminal justice system.

"I am delighted to have the opportunity to support the work that the incredible team at Bluebell Wood does in any way that I can." 

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