Christopher Biggins Ambassador Expand Christopher Biggins ‘Biggins’ is a bona fide national treasure and star of stage and screen. His performances in cult films such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Tempest to classic TV shows like Porridge and Rentaghost, make him one of the most well-loved British actors. He is also a veteran of panto and the ultimate pantomime dame.
Matt Barrett Matt is a solicitor and notary public. He is a partner at Thirsk Winton LLP, with offices based in Woodford Green and Mayfair. Expand Whilst his professional background lends itself to assisting with legal and regulatory compliance at Haven House, his initial involvement with the hospice was in relation to fundraising and community engagement and that remains his passion. He was educated locally and works in Woodford Green. He currently lives in Loughton with his wife, a teaching assistant at a local primary school for which he sits on the governing body.
David Bayton David trained as a linguist then worked in international healthcare market research for over 30 years. Expand David trained as a linguist then worked in international healthcare market research for over 30 years and over 20 years of those in senior management and Board positions. Both on behalf of commercial healthcare providers and charities, he worked extensively with healthcare professionals and patients. At Haven House, he leads the Service Development committee, sits on the Income and Generation committee and he is involved in parent liaison including running our regular Parent Forums. David also volunteers for Macmillan Cancer Support as an Information and Support volunteer at North Middlesex Hospital and as Volunteer Manager for Bowel Cancer UK.
Frances Daley Frances trained as a Chartered Accountant with a predecessor firm to Ernst & Young and is our Chair. Expand Frances qualified as a Chartered Accountant with EY and spent nine years in Corporate Finance followed by 18 years in various finance director and consulting roles. From 2007 to 2012 she was Group Finance Director of the Lifeways Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs under contract to local authorities and PCTs. She is also Chair of James Allen's Girls' School in South London, where she has been a Governor since 2006, and on the board of three investment trusts quoted on the Stock Exchange. As well as management and strategic planning skills she brings experience of regulated organisations and those where quality and reputation is paramount. Frances was born in Loughton, is married with two adult children and is a keen amateur musician.
Emma Devereux Emma qualified as a Doctor in 1992 and began working in paediatrics in 1994, training in Essex and East London. Expand In 2002 she began practising as a Consultant Paediatrician at the North Middlesex University NHS Hospital, caring for both acutely unwell children and neonates and those with long term chronic conditions. In 2010 she became the Clinical Director responsible for Maternity, Neonatal, Paediatric, and Gynaecology Services. She also sees children at Holly House Private Hospital.As a paediatrician caring for children with chronic conditions, she values the care that Haven House can provide to children and families, and has professional experience of this. She hopes that this expertise will be of value as a Trustee.She lives locally in Woodford Green with her husband.
Daniel Fluskey Daniel works as Head of Policy and Research at the Institute of Fundraising where his role is focused on improving the environment for fundraisers and charities to raise money for their causes. Expand He has worked in the charity sector all of his career and his experience covers fundraising, policy, campaigning and charity governance. He has a background in Law and Human Rights.
Martin Ellice Patron Expand Martin Ellice is the Group Joint Managing Director of Northern and Shell PLC, a media group which publishes the Daily Express, Sunday Express, Daily Star, Daily Star Sunday, OK! Magazine, new! Magazine, Star magazine and also The Health Lottery which raises millions of pounds per annum for health-related good causes. Martin says: "Haven House is a wonderful charity and I am so proud to be one of its Patrons. It does great work for the children, families and local community and I know how fundamental fundraising is to its existence." Martin’s wife, Gillian and their two daughters, Lara and Amy, have all helped to raise money for Haven House.
Iain Duncan Smith Patron Expand Rt. Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP is the Member of Parliament for Chingford and Woodford. A former leader of the Conservative Party, he established the Centre for Social Justice, an independent think tank committed to tackling poverty and social breakdown. After the 2010 election Iain was appointed Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.He provides the hospice with regular and invaluable support including hosting supporter lunches at the House of Commons.
Jonathan Harding Jon is a Managing Director at Standard Chartered Bank, where he heads Emerging Markets Institutional Rates Sales in the Financial Markets division. Expand He has held numerous Sales and Trading management roles over a career that spans more than 20 years and has previously worked at Nomura International, RBS, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse First Boston. Jon currently chairs the Income Generation and Marketing Committee and brings with him a strong financial background and City contacts. Originally from North West England, Jon has lived locally since he graduated and has three children. He is a keen cyclist.
Barry Hearn Patron Expand Barry Hearn was born in Dagenham and educated in Buckhurst Hill. Barry is a sporting events promoter and the founder and chairman of promotions company Matchroom Sport.Haven House has been the chosen charity for both World Snooker and Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), thanks to Barry’s role as Chairman of both organisations. In addition he has secured a raft of sportspeople and auction prizes to assist our fundraising efforts. Speaking about becoming a Haven House Patron, Barry said: ‘I’ve really got to know the staff at Haven House over the years and have seen for myself the great work that the hospice does for children and families in the local community.’Married to Susan with two children, Barry lists his sporting interests as poker, fishing, running and golf.
Retail volunteers Volunteering in one of our shops (Chingford, Loughton, Epping, Leytonstone, Crouch End and Romford) can be immensely rewarding and is a very interesting fun way of volunteering. Expand Shop volunteers help with all aspects of the day today running of the shop so you could be asked to help out with any of the following activities; Serving customers at the till point Sorting through donations Cleaning bric-a-brac Pricing and hanging clothes Helping with shop displays. The list of jobs is endless and there may be certain areas where you feel more confident. Haven House relies on having a team of volunteers to help the Manager run the shop on a regular basis. Most shop volunteers come in for one or two sessions each week to fit around their other responsibilities. To find out more please contact: Andrea ThorogoodVolunteer Development Manager020 8498 5853
Volunteer drivers buddy We are seeking committed, reliable and hardworking volunteer drivers buddies to support our charity shops. Expand You would be assisting our driver in the local area with house calls on behalf of our charity shops. The role involves delivering and collecting furniture from the public and some heavy lifting can be expected. The ideal candidates will have good customer service skills, have a flexible attitude and smart appearance. Ideally you will be able to make a minimum commitment of three to four hours per week. Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Haven House is an equal opportunities employer. For an application form please contact: Andrea ThorogoodVolunteer Development Manager020 8498 5853
Income Generation and Marketing Committee Members We are seeking proactive individuals with a business background to join the Income Generation & Marketing (IGM) Committee to help steer and further develop its annual programme of fundraising activities. Expand Haven House relies on the generosity of its business partners and individual donors to fund our £4.4m hospice services. Without this support we could not help the 300 children and families that use our services each year. As we plan to increase our voluntary income over the next five years to support more children and families in the face of likely reduced Government funding, we are looking for individuals with business skills who can support our ambitious fundraising plans. Our Committee Members play a key role in supporting the IGM team across all fundraising areas including events, major gifts, corporate partnerships and retail. They provide guidance and advice in areas of their own professional expertise and are happy to bring their networks to the table. Suitable candidates will be interested in supporting any of the following areas of activity: High-level events such as balls, gala dinners or networking events Company giving schemes or experience of making connections between charitable activities and business Retail development Legal, in particular conveyancing, commercial negotiations and/or legacies Business development. Candidates should also enjoy working collaboratively and in partnership with a dedicated fundraising team to support them to test and pilot new fundraising schemes. Committee members would be expected to: Attend committee meetings (4-6 times a year) Attend Haven House events, with a particular focus on our high-level, special events programme Promote events and activities within their personal and/or professional network Use their professional experience to help Haven House to further develop its voluntary income. In return you will Join a successful team that puts children and families at the heart of everything we do Have the opportunity to be part of a programme of exclusive events with high-profile speakers and special guests Have the opportunity to develop your own network within the City of London and across the communities that are local to Haven House. In order that our committees represent the families in our care, we are especially keen to hear from women and/or individuals who can represent the diversity and different faiths of our children and families. Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. For an informal discussion please contact: Pushpinder GillDirector of Income Generation and Marketing020 8498 5846
Volunteer gardeners Are you an outdoors person who enjoys working in beautiful surroundings? Expand We are looking for volunteer gardeners to help us look after our beautiful grounds, which include tranquil woodland and mature shrub borders. Enthusiasm is the key ingredient, you do not have to be a very knowledgeable gardener as training and support are provided. Tasks you will undertake include the following: Preparing the flowerbeds and borders Planting new bulbs, shrubs and flowers Cutting back, weeding, clearing and general tidying throughout grounds Cutting and edging lawns Maintaining the sensory garden. To discuss this volunteering opportunity please contact: Andrea ThorogoodVolunteer Development Manager020 8498 5853
Rochelle Humes Ambassador Expand Rochelle Humes - a self-proclaimed 'professional multitasker' – is just that. Enjoying continued success with The Saturdays, Rochelle also regularly fronts ITV’s ‘This Morning’ and curates her very own Very clothing range whilst being full-time Mum to Alaia-Mai.
Michael Herst Michael's career started in accountancy, where he gained commercial and corporate experience. Working in the profession, and also as Head of Finance of a major international shipping group. Expand He transferred his business knowledge into executive search and with over 25 years’ experience, he is a Partner in Osprey Clarke and Treasurer of Penrhyn International, a Top 12 Global Search Firm. He conducts senior level search for major global corporations. Michael is married with two grown up children and lives close to Haven House.
Chas Hollwey Chas is a retired NHS Chief Executive. His career in the NHS lasted 32 years and included both planning and direct management of services. Expand This culminated in him being Chief Executive of Barnet and Havering PCTs. He is a qualified accountant with extensive experience in the fields of general management, strategic planning and project management. His current activities include being a trustee of a number of charities and working as a Management Consultant in the fields of Public Private Partnerships and Estate Management.He grew up in Chingford and now lives with his family in Wanstead.
Vicki Michelle MBE Patron Expand Vicki Michelle MBE is best known as the iconic Yvette in nine seasons of the BBC series 'Allo 'Allo. Vicki has had an extensive acting career in TV, films and the theatre and is a star of the pantomime circuit. She is President of the Lady Taverners - Essex Branch and is an active and committed charity worker. Vicki first became a patron of Haven House when her young nephew was a visitor to the Hospice.
Inge Linneman-Hussein Inge works as a special needs teacher at Whitefields School in Walthamstow and also volunteers on the Child Death Helpline. Expand Her eldest daughter received respite care at Haven House from 2005 until her death in 2007. She and her husband have two other children. She hopes that her experiences of being a parent of a child with a life-limiting condition, as well as working with children and families who find themselves in a similar situation, will be of benefit to all those who are supported by Haven House.
Mohamed Omer Mohamed has been actively involved with community work in East London for the last 15 years. Expand Mohamed is a Finance Director for the software solutions company Intellicomms Solutions Ltd. He is also a consultant for Hysen International, a company providing banking solutions in West Africa. He is currently involved with various charities including as a board member of External Affairs for the Gardens of Peace Muslim Cemetery. Based in Hainault, Essex, this is the largest dedicated Muslim Cemetery in Europe with a capacity for 10,000 graves and burials in accordance with Islamic Shariah. He is a trustee of The Social Enterprise Loan Fund – an organisation funding Social Enterprises that are not able to obtain funding from banks. He is also a Muslim representative on the Burial Cremation and Advisory Group at the Ministry of Justice. Mohamed has been actively involved with community work in East London for the last 15 years and has been the Vice Chair of Oaks Park High School in Ilford for the last 14 years.
Ben Shephard Patron Expand Ben Shephard is engaging and warm and renowned for his ability to bring out the best in people and this, combined with his dynamic and energetic style, makes him one of the most popular presenters in the UK.Ben presents ITV1's Good Morning Britain and is host anchor for Sky Sports Champions League, Goals on Sunday and League Cup coverage. Amongst his achievements Ben hosted GMTV for ten years and was also part of the X Factor team hosting three seasons. Ben now presents Good Morning Britain and Ninja Warrior UK.Passionate about people, Ben is a patron of several charities including Haven House and regularly supports the hospice with his presenting skills and attending events.