Our team
Natasha Finlayson, Chief Executive
Natasha became Chief Executive of The Who Cares? Trust in May 2008, having worked in journalism and publishing before moving into the charity sector in 1990. She spent 16 years at ChildLine, the last six of which she directed the charity's campaigning, communications, policy and research activities, and played a significant role in helping to improve awareness and understanding of the abuse of children. She has also worked as a director of a health charity and as a strategic consultant for a range of large charities and for the Charity Commission. Natasha has a degree in Modern History and a diploma in journalism; she is a fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts and a trustee of Childlink Adoption Society.
Andrea Warman, Programmes Director and Deputy Chief Executive
Andrea Warman is a leading authority on looked-after children. She joined the Trust in January 2010, moving from the British Association for Adoption and Fostering, where she worked as their lead on fostering issues for five years.
Andrea, who has a PhD in Social Anthropology, began her career as a children and families social worker, going on to train social workers and to lecture and conduct research in social work and social policy at a number of universities. She has published widely on family policy and looked after children. Her most recent publication, Recipes for Fostering, looked at the role of food and cooking in helping foster carers to maintain successful placements and build strong bonds with the children they care for.
Helen Sturdy, Finance and Resources Director
After many years as an accountant in the commercial sector, Helen specialised in charity accounting in 2003, gaining the appropriate qualifications including the ICAEW’s Diploma in Charity Accounting. She joined The Who Cares? Trust in November 2009 and shares her time between the Trust and The Whitley Fund for Nature. She has recently worked as a consultant for Westminster Mind and currently acts as Chair and Treasurer for a number of small charities in Dorset.
Grainne Sinclair, Programmes Manager
Grainne has been working at the Trust for the past ten years. As Programmes Manager, she manages the design and delivery of programmes in partnership with local authorities and other agencies to improve the outcomes for children in and leaving care. She has particular expertise around the education and employability of looked after young people. Contact Grainne
Lucy Conoboy, Head of Fundraising
Lucy joined the Trust in December 2008, having worked as a fundraiser for a range of well-known charities, including Marie Curie Cancer Care, the Royal National Insititute for Deaf People and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. Contact Lucy
Tina Solliss, Office and Human Resources Manager
Tina joined the Trust in 2003. She manages our office and HR functions, and is also the administrator for the Associate Parliamentary Group for Looked After Children. She previously worked for an anti-smoking charity. Contact Tina
Mark Tobin, Editor, Who Cares? and Who Cares? Junior
Mark has been editor of the Trust’s magazines for young people since January 2002 and has worked on several other projects for The Who Cares? Trust in that time. Before joining the team he was a journalist specialising in marketing and popular culture. He wants to hear your stories, fight for your rights and champion the amazing things going on in care all around the UK! Get involved, get in touch: Contact Mark
Jemma Roche, Communications and Marketing Manager
Jemma joined The Who Cares? Trust in September 2009. She previously worked at Monitor, the independent regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts, and for The Prince's Charities Group. Contact Jemma
Emma Wood, Communications and Marketing Executive
Emma joined the Who Cares? Trust in February 2008 after graduating with a degree in history from Newcastle University. She is currently studying for her Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Certificate. Contact Emma
Clive Rammell, IT Consultant
Clive has been working at the Trust for over 10 years. He is responsible for keeping the in-house IT up-to-date and running smoothly. As well as working for the Trust, Clive gives IT support to other charities and small organisations across London, Kent and Essex.