Senior Staff and Governance

Children North East is a Registered Charity No 222041 founded in 1891 as The Poor Children's Holiday Association (PCHA). We are a Company Limited by Guarantee - Reg No 90288, England.

Patrons:

• HRH The Duke of York KG, KCVO, ADC
• Her Grace, Elizabeth, Duchess of Northumberland
• Tim Healy

Trustees:

• Steven Richardson (Chair)
• Jeff Dean
• Peter Parker
• Geoff Little
• Jan van Wagtendonk
• Dr Hazel Jones-Lee
• Christine Ball
• Lynsey Robinson
• Pam McDougall

Senior Management Team:

     Jeremy Cripps - Chief Executive & Company Secretary

     Sylvia Copley - Head of Families and Parenting

     Jackie James - Head of Children and Young People

     Mandy Taylor - Head of Children and Young People

     Leigh Elliott - Head of Central Services