Board of Trustees

: Board of Trustees (April 2010)

Sands Board Announcement

The Board would like to announce the following changes with immediate effect.

Steve Hale has resigned as Chair of Sands after 7 years on the Board. We are enormously grateful for Steve’s contribution to the Board during this period.

Steve said: “The last 7 years have been immensely rewarding and I consider it a privilege to been so closely involved in Sands during such an exciting period of growth.

We are pleased to announce that Kate Anker has been elected, by the Board of Trustees, as Chair. Kate’s background has been in healthcare, both as a Health Visitor and undertaking a number of key roles in nurse and primary healthcare management. Kate is known by many for her contribution to the establishment and development of the Tunbridge Wells Branch of Sands over the last 16 years.

Kate said: “I am honoured at being elected into this position and look forward to working with Groups, members, parents, Neal Long, Chief Executive, the Sands staff and healthcare professionals to further the aims of Sands. With my fellow Trustees I am looking forward to visiting as many networks as possible during my tenure.”

Alex Noble elected as Vice Chair has been a Trustee since 2010 and is a bereaved parent. “I am delighted to have this opportunity to work with Kate and the team and to continue to learn more about and contribute to Sands work.”

January 2012

Board of Trustees - February 2012