ANAPHYLAXIS UK - Key Persons
Caroline joined the board in July 2023 and brings with her a range of corporate and not-for-profit experience. She's currently Sales & Marketing Lead at an award-winning consultancy, and formerly led Lyme Disease UK's annual awareness campaign.
Caroline has a strong interest in income generation for charities, having written successful grant applications and devised corporate sponsorship packages. She's also well-versed in social media and website marketing.
Caroline has first-hand experience of anaphylaxis, as she has a severe allergy to Brazil nuts. Her commitment to raising awareness started from a young age, having featured in a leading magazine at the age of 7."
Alison is a freelance business-management consultant who works across public, charity and private sector companies, in areas of board & executive level engagement, strategy, governance and HR.
Alison became a Trustee of Anaphylaxis UK in 2017 and the Chair in 2021. She has a family member with an allergy to bee/wasp stings. Her business experience provides valuable insights for the development of Anaphylaxis UK. She is committed to supporting the executive team to tackle the severe allergy crisis that faces millions of people across the UK.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Anaphylaxis UK Clinical and Scientific Panel & Trustee
Dr Helen Evans-Howells (née Howells) is a GP in Bournemouth. Helen developed an interest in allergies when her eldest son Ethan was born and developed milk and nut allergies. In order to ensure he received the best care she undertook a Master's degree in Allergy at Southampton University. All of Dr Helen's children have various allergies and atopic conditions and so she understands first hand, how hard allergies can be for a family. Dr Helen worked at the University Hospital of Southampton as a GP with an extended role in Allergy for over four years and now helps run their private peanut immunotherapy service (www.peanutallergyclinic.co.uk). She lectures extensively on the subject both nationally and internationally. Dr Helen undertook the role of Chair of the Primary Care Group of the British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) from 2017 to 2020 with the primary aim of improving allergy care for patients like her son.
Dr Helen now runs Dr Helen Allergy (www.drhelenallergy.co.uk)- a private clinic for adults and children in Bournemouth and Dorchester. She provides virtual allergy support calls and consultations and has a free Facebook group where she regularly provides advice for those affected by allergies and eczema. drhelenallergy | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
Job Titles:
- Head of Fundraising
- Certified Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Emma, a certified member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, joined Anaphylaxis UK in 2023 as the Head of Fundraising.
Her passion for making a difference and impressive track record spanning over two decades in the Charity sector, make Emma a valuable asset to our team.
You can read more about Emma on her LinkedIn profile.
Emma is Head of Fundraising at Anaphylaxis UK and lead on corporate fundraising initiatives.[…]
Job Titles:
- Head of Finance and Operations
Lesley joined Anaphylaxis UK in 2018 and is responsible for the charity's Finance and Operations.
Having studied with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and with a long career of senior finance roles in the private sector, Lesley brings many years of financial experience and expertise to our charity.
Louise has over twenty years of experience of advocacy, campaigning and public affairs within the charity sector. Her work has led to significant legislative and policy changes for the benefit of people and wildlife. Louise has fundraised successfully from a range of sources, led project delivery teams and implemented change within charities. She has a daughter with severe food allergies and is passionately committed to supporting people with anaphylaxis to live well and fulfil their potential.
Job Titles:
- Vice - Chair
- Technical Director for One of the UK
Peter Littleton is currently the Technical Director for one of the UK's leading suppliers of specialist detergents and disinfectants for the food, beverage and dairy industries - Christeyns Food Hygiene Ltd.
In this position, Peter's enthusiasm and commitment has led to an engagement with industry, enforcement and special interest groups to address the issue of consumer safety with regard to the management of food safety and hygiene within food, beverage and dairy manufacturing/processing operations. He was awarded the Society of Food Hygiene Technology's Trainer of the Year Award in 2011.
Peter works extensively with special interest groups, such as Anaphylaxis UK, research organisations, universities and retailers as well as chairing the Processing, Operations and Preservation Member Interest Group at Campden BRI. He is proud to also serve as vice-Chairman of the Society of Food Hygiene Technology.
Richard Wright KC is a barrister who specialises in Criminal and Regulatory Law. He is the Head of Chambers at Park Square Barristers in Leeds, the Leader of the North Eastern Circuit and a Master of the Bench at the[…]
Simon Williams, in his role as Chief Executive of Anaphylaxis UK, has been a driving force behind the modernisation and expansion of the charity. His leadership has not only transitioned the organisation but has also fostered a more collaborative culture. By introducing new services and innovative strategies, Simon has significantly extended the charity's reach, enabling it to help more people affected by anaphylaxis. With a vision to grow the charity even further, Simon's impactful and modernising leadership promises to continue making a lasting difference in the lives of those the charity serves.
The Chair of the UK Food Standards Agency, Professor Susan Jebb, has announced that she will step down on 30 June 2024, when her three-year term of office comes to an end.
Taj has a strong background in Marketing with experience in leading teams to shape and deliver business strategy. She gained her Professional Postgraduate Marketing Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and has used her knowledge to support a variety of non-profit organisations. Her daughter suffers from a number of severe allergies and has relied on the Charity to support her and those around her to raise awareness. She has fundraised for Anaphylaxis UK in the past and brings to the Board her passion to support those with allergies by providing active and meaningful support, having experienced first hand the importance of Anaphylaxis UK in the lives of those that live with anaphylaxis.