Ellie has worked in the specialist social care, education, and faith sector for over 25 years regionally, nationally, and internationally. Before moving to NHS Charities Together in July 2018, Ellie was contracted as CEO at a Coventry-based charity working with the most vulnerable and sexually exploited women in the city. Previous to this Ellie spent nearly 4 years as Head of Youth Programmes and Interim CEO at the Jon Egging Trust, the national charity set up following the death of the Red Arrows pilot Flt Lt Jon Egging in 2011, supporting young people with significant barriers in their lives to achieve their full potential.  Ellie is passionate about social change and the African philosophy of Ubuntu, which literal translation is ‘humanity’. She loves beaches, running, and her family including the dog. Ellie writes a fortnightly blog that is posted on this website.

Louise joined NHS Charities Together from Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust where she had been Director of Fundraising since 2009. She started her career at the National Institute of Conductive Education, then ChildLine, followed by leading the British Heart Foundation’s Central England events team, before moving to Mencap. Louise was also a former Chair of the NHS Charities Together Fundraising Mutual Interest Group.

Prior to joining NHS Charities Together, Richard was Director of Operations at Royal Free Charity for five years before being promoted to Deputy Chief Executive.

During Richard’s time at Royal Free Charity, he was responsible for significant growth in the range of services it offers and was at the forefront of cultivating productive relationships with stakeholders. Richard began his career in finance and has previously held senior positions within several large healthcare organisations.

Sarah has a strong track record in not-for-profit and public sector leadership, with over twenty years’ experience of delivering successful marketing and communications strategies for the likes of the NHS, Macmillan Cancer Support and Lambeth Council. She was Director of Engagement at national research charity Fight for Sight before joining NHS Charities Together.

Sarah leads the external communications strategy, shaping the NHS Charities Together brand and engagement with charity members, supporters and other key stakeholders.

Stuart first joined what is now NHS Charities Together as a member in 2003 when he was Chief Executive of Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity.  Over the years he has worked for the organisation in various capacities, including three years as Chairman.  He became Interim Business Services Director in July 2020 and leads on finance and governance.

Stuart is a passionate advocate of good governance and sharing of best practice to allow charities to do the best they can for their beneficiaries and continues to provide advice and support to charities. He is also a Member of the Charity Tribunal where he hears appeals against decisions of the Charity Commission.