Our Team

We have always gone above and beyond, we’re here to help. To contact any member of the team, please call the main office number 0113 831 4810.

Meet the CHSF team

Amanda Warrent

Corporate Partnerships Manager

I help businesses with team building, boosting staff morale and brand awareness. I love to go on a journey with all our Corporate partners, so if you choose CHSF I’ll be with you all the way to give you lots of support and inspire your staff with how your donations have made a difference.

Cath Cook

Head of Finance, Resource and Governance

I am responsible for Financial Management, co-ordinating budgets and financial reporting to help ensure that CHSF delivers as much support as possible to its beneficiaries.

Catherine Brown

Finance, Resource and Governance Manager

I assist with the finance and administration for the charity. Part of my role involves managing grant applications, from approval until the grants are fulfilled. This is a great part of my role as I can see the impact that each individual grant makes in supporting children and families across the region.

Katie Bear

Charity Mascot

Rumour has it that the design for Katie Bear was drawn by a young patient called Katie, encouraged by her grandfather. We’re proud to have Katie as our mascot, she’s been with us since the charity started in 1988. Although she might have changed a bit over the years, her amazing hugs remain the same!

Keely Scanlon

Community & Events Fundraiser

My role supports the fundraising team across a range of fundraising events and community activities, making sure our supporters are sent everything they need to fundraise for CHSF and feel supported throughout. I am also responsible for the CHSF lottery and heart family tree administration and fulfilling shop orders.

Lauren Procter

Community & Events Fundraiser

My role is to look after our wonderful community fundraisers; whether that is a heart-family, an individual, a school or group. I’m here to support them through their fundraising journey. I also project manage our fundraising events, such as our annual Wear Red Day and Superhero Walk. I champion and raise awareness of the charity and its fundraising initiatives at every opportunity.

Lucy McMahon

Family & Youth Support Worker

My role is working within the Family Support team to help our heart families while being treated. I am also working with our young people as they go through transition in their care.

Olivia Lewis

Digital Marketing Manager

My role is to manage and develop our social media platforms, website and digital presence as well as championing the CHSF brand and creating content to aid in our fundraising. I work to raise awareness of the charity and highlight its valuable work throughout the region.

Rachel Ireland

Fundraising Researcher

I support the fundraising team by identifying potential funders – from charitable trusts to corporate foundations. My role is all about providing solid research to help build strong partnerships and make sure our fundraising efforts are well-informed and impactful.

Ruth Davany

CEO

As CEO, I am responsible for the overall management of the charity. This includes managing the CHSF team, updating and working with the CHSF Board of Trustees and working closely with the LCHU to give them vital equipment, facilities, staff and training.

Sarah Cherry

Head of Family Support

My role is to help our heart families access services, provide practical support to families whilst being treated. I also set up, promote and deliver lots of exciting activities for our families.

Trustees

Our Trustees have a legal responsibility for the charity, this means their role is about ensuring we are doing everything we need to do to continue delivering our valued help and support. CHSF Trustees bring a diverse range of skills and many are heart parents or heart patients.