CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Longstanding Committee Member
- Member of Committee
Job Titles:
- Fiona Rickard Founder and CEO
It is always a pleasure to work with Fiona, we feel so lucky to have her as a member of our team, both for the skills she can bring us, and also her genuine enthusiasm for our cause.
"I am delighted to be a Patron of CWSNF because it is a small charity where every penny raised is spent at the point of need helping these very special and very real children and their families. I hope that in some small way I will be able to use my creative skills and ideas to help "modernise" the brand image and communication material to increase its fundraising potential. It is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated bunch of people who volunteer their time and expertise and appreciate everything their patrons and supporters do."
During his playing career, Gary Lineker was one of the best known and widely admired soccer players in the world.
His goal total for his country places him second on the all-time list behind Sir Bobby Charlton. He has addressed the Oxford Union and he is now a team captain in the popular quiz show "They Think It's All Over".
His BBC television work has included the Olympics and Football Focus. He is now the lead presenter on Match of the Day.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Trustee
- Member of Committee
Gerry Francis is a fantastic supporter of the charity. He lives in Bagshot with his wife Julie and his three children Adam, Jake and Chloe and is ideally situated not only to receive and present cheques but to see at first hand the work the charity carries out for groups, schools and individuals.
Gerry played for England on 12 occasions scoring 3 goals and was captain in the 1975/6 season. He managed Tottenham Hotspur from 1994-97 and was appointed Director of Football at Queens Park Rangers in 1998, he is currently the first team coach for Stoke City.
Gerry's hobbies include racing pigeons, squash and Winston Churchill.
The charity is appreciative of all the support that Gerry gives to us and he always brings a cheery smile for our special children.
Job Titles:
- Member from 2007
- Member of Committee
Job Titles:
- Fiona Rickard Founder and CEO
Marc is MD at Foxhills Club and Resort. Pam and Ian Hayton have been long time supporters of the CWSNF and it is at Foxhills near Ottershaw in Surrey that the charity's golf day takes place. Sadly Ian passed away at the beginning of 2010 but his inspiring mantle has been well and truly picked up by his son Marc. The CWSNF is also supported by the Hayton Charitable Trust for which we are truly grateful.
Marc comments, "It is an honour to follow my father as a Patron of the Children with Special Needs Foundation. Like Dad I am humbled by the work the team do, especially Ann and the irrepressible Gordon Parris.These children are among the most deserving of our support and I know they are in great hands with Children with Special Needs."
Pat alongside her husband Tom ( Comedian & TV Personality) have been a long term Patrons and supporters of the Children with Special Needs Foundation.
Sadly Tom is no longer with us, to share his jokes and anecdotes, but we are delighted that Pat is still supporting the CWSNF family.
Thandi Wooldridge and her late husband, Ian, have supported the charity over the last ten years and we were all devastated when Ian was taken from us so suddenly in October 2010. Thandi is continuing as a supportive Patron. We know how much our children mean to her and the Wooldridge family.
Job Titles:
- Founder Trustee & Charity Treasurer
- Member of Committee