KINGSTON CARERS - Key Persons
I'm Bob Humphries and I joined Kingston Carers' Network as Treasurer in late 2018. Now retired, I've spent almost all my working life in accountancy, building up a broad span of experience in various companies including Reed Employment and Nestlé. When I learned that KCN were looking for a Treasurer I saw it as a chance to give something back to the community, especially as I live in the Kingston area. It's a most fulfilling role and helps me keep my skillsets from completely rusting up!
I'm Dawn Whitcombe & was asked to join the board of Trustees in 2020.
I'm an unpaid carer & have been involved with KCN for more than a decade, using the services available when needed & receiving invaluable support. My daughters when younger were also involved with KCN's Young Carers' Project & were able to enjoy some amazing activities & experiences over the years.
Prior to my caring role I worked for the NHS for nearly 15 years as a Nursery Manager.
When I get spare time, I'm an avid reader & enjoy productions at the local theatres.
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- Counselling Administrator
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- Volunteer and Mentor Manager
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- Office Operations Manager and Company Secretary
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- Vice Chair
- Role of Chair of Trustees
John Mays took on the role of Chair of Trustees in 2008 before stepping down in 2018. John continues on the board of trustees as the longest serving member. We are incredible grateful for his dedication.
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- Adult Carers' Support Manager
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- Adult Carers' Support Worker
Simon brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as trustee.
I'm Steven Blake and I am a qualified actuary with 35 years' experience in the insurance industry and a resident in the Borough of Kingston for nearly twenty years.
I'm delighted to have joined the Board of Trustees at KCN in September 2024. The organisation provides such a valuable service to both adult and young carers in our local community and this is only made possible by the wonderful staff and volunteers who never cease to amaze me with their dedication and enthusiasm.
As a former Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Thay brings a wide range of knowledge about the borough to the board.
My name is Tony Woods and I am the Chair of Kingston Carers' Network. I started my career as a research scientist and lecturer at St. Georges University London but for the last 20 years I have been working full time in the charitable sector - most of that time as a Senior Manager at the Wellcome Trust. I have also been Chief Executive of Genesis Research Trust (2013-2016) - a charity based at Imperial College London that specialises in the health of women and babies, and have worked for the MS Society and Guy's and St. Thomas Charity. I currently lead a Creative Health project for Wellcome and King's College London.
I was attracted to the role as Chair of KCN because it is a charity that achieves extraordinary things on a limited budget and has huge potential to make even more impact in an area of great need and declining funding from health and social care budgets. The staff are truly dedicated to the cause and the board fully engaged with steering the charity in the right direction. I also live in Kingston so volunteering locally is very important to me. When I am not working I spend most of my time with my wife and 2 teenage sons - standing on rugby and football touchlines or walking/running in Richmond Park. My other passion is football (Blackburn Rovers).
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- Benefits Adviser and Tribunal Representative