About us

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
  • Denise Welch

Trustees:

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

Hon Life Members:

  • Mr E Dunn
  • Mrs A R Lunn
  • Dr D M Russell
  • Mr B M Wyllie
  • Mr A Stonehouse
  • Mr A Follows
  • Mrs M A Mace
  • Dr P Halse
  • Mr J G Cook
  • Mr T C Adams
  • Mrs M S Dixon
  • Mrs C E Weightman
  • The Rt Hon The Viscount Ridley TD, JP

Chief Executive & Company Secretary:

     Mr Jeremy Cripps

Senior Management Team:

     Ms Sylvia Copley - Head of Families and Parenting

     Ms Jackie James - Head of Children and Young People

     Ms Mandy Taylor - Head of Children and Young People

     Mr John McLeod - Head of Finance