Our People
Learn more about our people, discover who works and volunteers to support dementia carers, and why we do it.
Our Specialist Advisors
Dr Gemima Fitzgerald
Clinical Psychologist
I aim to provide dementia carers with psychological support to help them feel listened to and understood, and to find new ways of coping.
Suzanne Crowdell
Counsellor
As an Integrative counsellor I offer space for carers of people living with dementia to feel heard and understood. I am passionate about helping people navigate their emotional challenges.
Jack Gillis
Advice and Advocacy Manager
I am passionate about connecting with dementia carers and helping them to access their rights, support and entitlements.
Naomi Kaye
Counsellor
Caring for a loved one is challenging, and I believe that having a space to be heard and validated can provide carers with lasting strength.
Lucy LeGrave
Carer Support Officer
I’m there for carers – listening, encouraging, and helping them know they don’t have to face challenges alone.
Lucy Bassett
Counselling Manager
As an integrative therapist and former dementia carer, I am interested in ensuring carers have access to compassionate mental health support during such profound and uniquely personal experiences.
Sam Major
Senior Carer Advice and Support Officer
I focus on helping carers navigate challenges through practical, compassionate guidance that empowers them in their daily roles.
Steve Shelley-King
Dementia Specialist Nurse
I am passionate about supporting people affected by dementia.
Dr Ruth Watson
Clinical Psychologist
It’s a privilege to work with dementia carers, who consistently astound me with their resilience and determination. I hope to offer carers the psychological support which will enable them to keep doing such a valuable role.
Phyllis Wright
Care Funding and Benefits Advice Specialist
When carers come to us, they need us to listen and to work with them to identify together the best next steps. I use my professional knowledge, skills and expertise in the workings of social care systems and legislation to help.
Maisy Weare
Carer Advice and Support Officer
I am committed to supporting dementia carers with emotional and practical advice and empowering them to navigate their caring role as best they can, despite the pressures they face.
Our Team
Frances Lawrence
Chief Executive
As a former dementia carer, I want to make sure that all dementia carers have someone to turn to.
Julia Mazorodze
Director of Communications and Growth
I’m a real believer in social justice – dementia carers are doing amazing things and shouldn’t have to go through this all alone.
Jenny Park
Director of Services
I believe in putting carers at the heart of everything we do. Supporting those who give so much, often quietly and tirelessly, feels both purposeful and deeply personal.
Louise Prosser
Director of Finance & Resources
I want to ensure dementia carers always have access to the support they need to help them through difficult times.
Jessica Agboola
Digital Marketing Officer
I enjoy working in marketing and communications. I’m committed to amplifying the voices of dementia carers and ensuring they can access the support, entitlements, and recognition they deserve.
Satya Cashman
Corporate Partnerships Manager
I believe in the power of connections between people and harnessing that to help those who need support.
Jennifer Currie
Finance Manager
I’m here to ensure we are sustainable so we can help and support dementia carers for years to come.
Sofie Fritz
Public Fundraising Manager
Dementia carers do so much, and I want to build a bridge between carers and the general public, letting carers know they’re not alone.
Lisa Gledhill
Services Administrator
As a former dementia carer myself, it is a privilege to work for a charity close to my heart; providing the administration and coordination of the Services Team to ensure dementia carers receive support, guidance and connection.
Iona-Jane Harris
Marketing and Communications Manager
I want to make sure dementia carers get the support they need and know where to find help.
Sakinah Hassan
Trusts Fundraising Manager
I want to ensure that all dementia carers have a voice and have access to the vital support they need.
Katrina Parker
Governance and HR Officer
I’m here to support our team and Trustees to be the best they can so we are all able to advocate, campaign and aid dementia carers so they no longer feel isolated or alone.
Helen Pyper
Head of Policy and Campaigns
I’m here to help create the change dementia carers have told us they want, and to make sure dementia carers’ voices are heard.
Charlotte Simpson-Li
Fundraising and Administration Officer
It is a privilege to work behind the scenes encouraging and enabling people to support the hugely valuable work of Dementia Carers Count.
Our Trustees
Catherine A’Bear
Chair of the Board
Catherine joined the Board of Trustees in 2019 and is the current Chair. She has 25+ years direct experience in both for-profit and not-for-profit organisations.
Dr Raja Badrakalimuthu
Trustee
I’m a consultant old age psychiatrist with a focus on dementia and share my expertise and insights to help make the world a better place for people living with dementia and their families.
Dean Cassar
Trustee
I am a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and have extensive experience in executive roles across finance and operations within the charity sector. Having had first hand experience as a carer for a parent with dementia, it is important for me to be able to support and be part of the critical work DCC does in support of dementia carers.
Julie Flower
Trustee, Chair of Income Generation Committee
I’m a leadership development practitioner and university lecturer and I’m on the board because I have had a long-term interest in improving the lives of carers, including as a trustee, a volunteer and being a carer myself.
David Goodridge
Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
During my 25 years as Chartered Accountant and partner, I acted for a wide range of charities, and I have the ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting. I became a trustee in 2017 because I have seen the devastating effect dementia can have on the families of those living with dementia. This experience alerted me to the paucity of support for carers, a situation that DCC is committed to remedying.
Gaynor Hillier
Trustee
I’m an experienced commercial leader and I’m on the Board to help to shape the future direction and ensure the charity remains viable, sustainable and holds true to its vision and mission.
Liz Jones
Trustee
I have a leadership role in social care and many years’ experience of working in policy and influencing roles – I joined Dementia Carers Count to help their work in strengthening the voice of family carers supporting people with dementia to make sure that they start to get the meaningful support and recognition that they urgently need and deserve.
Sally-Anne Tsangarides
Trustee
After 35 years in the pharmaceutical industry I retired from a General Manager leadership role in 2021. I was a long-distance dementia carer for several years and now I want to bring my skills, experience and network to support DCC help a growing number of dementia carers.
Tim Wells
Trustee
I’m a partner and data & insights lead at More Partnership fundraising consultancy. I’m on the board because DCC is a cause close to home and I want to help the organisation thrive so that carers get the support they deserve.
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Business and Charity Partnerships
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