John Armstrong

Chief Executive

John Armstrong

Chief Executive

I’m delighted to lead the fantastic team here at The Children’s Hospital Charity. Thanks to the hard work of the team, and through the generosity, passion and enthusiasm of our supporters, we are able to help Sheffield Children’s to deliver the very best care for patients, as well as being able to help enhance the patient environment to make it as welcoming and homely for children and their families. The part of the role that I find incredibly rewarding is being able to share with donors the stories about patients that have been helped thanks to the funds that they have raised. It is thanks to their support we are able to help so many patients each year in so many different ways, and I look forward to meeting as many of our supporters as possible to say a personal thank you!

Cheryl Davidson

Head of Community and Events

Cheryl Davidson

Head of Community and Events

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I enjoy seeing first-hand what people are willing to do to make a difference to the lives of young people, even when they are going through a difficult time. There are so many amazing people that focus their energy into helping others and I enjoy the fact that I can support them.

Emily Beahan

Events Fundraising Manager

Emily Beahan

Events Fundraising Manager

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Not only have I had my fair share of run ins at the hospital but I have seen the staff work wonders for friends and family alike so I am very excited to be part of Team Theo! It is a fundraiser's dream to work in such a highly regarded charity, especially for a hospital that transforms lives in my home town and beyond. Always love meeting supporters at Events so come and say hi!

Phoebe Marriott

Events Fundraising Officer

Phoebe Marriott

Events Fundraising Officer

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I love being apart of a team who support one another and work together for such a fantastic cause. Organising events for our charity supporters and those who have experienced Sheffield Children's Hospital first hand is really rewarding, and we take huge pride in delivering fun and memorable occasions for them.

Lucy Cain

Community Fundraising Manager

Lucy Cain

Community Fundraising Manager

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It’s fantastic to be part of Team Theo and really help make a difference. The best part of the job is definitely meeting such great people including the patients, families, supporters and volunteers.

Phoebe Powell

Community and Events Fundraising Assistant

Phoebe Powell

Community and Events Fundraising Assistant

Having the opportunity to work at the charity has been nothing short of amazing for me. Seeing firsthand the incredible work that the hospital does for its patients and families makes me want to work even harder in providing the best level of support I can to those who are helping make the difference. The best part of my job is definitely meeting such an array of wonderful people within the community, hospital, and the charity itself.

Emma Maskrey

Community Fundraising Officer

Emma Maskrey

Community Fundraising Officer

I am inspired every day hearing the stories from our supporters and fundraisers who have such passion and determination for raising money for the charity.

Seeing the amazing ways the charity positively affects the hospital, children and families really makes every day such a rewarding experience.

Gemma Bradley

Head of Operations, Trading and Governance

Gemma Bradley

Head of Operations, Trading and Governance

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The Children’s Hospital Charity is an amazing community to be a part of. Being able to see first hand the outcome of your teams’ hard work and the impact it has on patients and their families is something you don’t get very often from the workplace. In my role, I get the absolute honour of supporting the incredible Charity team to ensure they have everything they need to do their best in delivering all aspects of fundraising and spreading awareness of this fantastic cause.

Suzanne Jenkin

Fundraising Support Manager

Suzanne Jenkin

Fundraising Support Manager

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What I love about working for the charity is the amazing people!! Our supporters, volunteers & staff are all fantastic individuals who are passionate about what we do and why we do it.

Kathryn Barker

Senior CRM Officer

Kathryn Barker

Senior CRM Officer

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I’m really delighted to be part of Team Theo, I’ve experienced first-hand the amazing care that Sheffield Children’s Hospital gives both as a child myself and now with my children.

The team are passionate about their work, it’s a fantastic place to be with so many exciting plans for the future.

Michaela Draycott

Fundraising Support Officer

Michaela Draycott

Fundraising Support Officer

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Being a Mum I have seen first-hand the amazing work that the hospital does for our children. Working at the charity means I can now give something back to them. Every day I am overwhelmed by the donations we receive from our wonderful supporters. 

Sophie Colgate

Fundraising Support Assistant

Sophie Colgate

Fundraising Support Assistant

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When you have a family, you quickly realise what a special place Sheffield Children's Hospital is. Being part of Team Theo and seeing all the incredible things our supporters do and the difference their generous donations make is a huge privilege.

Angela Dunn

Projects Officer

Angela Dunn

Projects Officer

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Seeing the incredible work that is carried out at Sheffield Children's Hospital is so inspiring. It is great to be able to support their innovative ideas and improve the services they provide with funding from the charity, to ensure the hospital leads the way in child healthcare for future generations.

Jade Richardson

Head of Art+

Jade Richardson

Head of Art+

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Every day at the charity is a wonderful experience, it's a privilege being part of a great team of people trying to make Sheffield Children's Hospital a better place for the patients and staff. I work creatively with Artists, Designers and Digital Technology Companies to help improve the environment.

Heather Gilberthorpe Pell

Creative Commissioner

Heather Gilberthorpe Pell

Creative Commissioner

It's a privilege to be a part of the Artfelt team. Thanks to the generous support that the Charity receives, we're able to commission talented artists and designers to improve the environment at Sheffield Children's Hospital for the benefit of children and their families.

Faye Cresswell

Engagement Coordinator

Faye Cresswell

Engagement Coordinator

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I have the absolute best job! Improving the lives of patients, families and staff through art is such a privilege. I plan and coordinate art activities informed by the patients and families I meet and their unique inspirational stories.

Jane Darby

Hub Fundraising Officer

Jane Darby

Hub Fundraising Officer

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Everyone has a part to play in making Sheffield Children's wonderful for our patients and their families, the Charity is at the heart of it!

Holly Waite

Hub Assistant

Holly Waite

Hub Assistant

I feel like I’ve been given a once in a lifetime opportunity, being able to help support everyone in the children’s hospital charity and being able to see how much of a difference fundraising can make to everyone’s lives. I’ve always wanted to find a way to give back and here I am, being able to give back in the best way. Team Theo is an incredible team and I feel proud to be part of it.

Rebecca Beck

Head of Marketing

Rebecca Beck

Head of Marketing

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Sheffield Children’s has a very special place in my heart. They have cared for, and supported, my family through some incredibly difficult times. Being part of this fantastic charity is a way for me to give something back to other children and young people facing their own challenges. It’s such a privilege to be part of Team Theo – there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.

Emily Appleton

Graphic Designer

Emily Appleton

Graphic Designer

It is a true joy to be able to bring Theo and his adventures to life every day. I look forward to pushing the charity brand to look as amazing as the incredible work it does everyday to serve Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Alice Hughes

Senior Marketing and Communications Officer

Alice Hughes

Senior Marketing and Communications Officer

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It’s a pleasure to work for The Children’s Hospital Charity with a great team who are all passionate about changing lives for the better. It’s super motivating to see all the incredible impacts the charity generates, and I’m excited to be a part of the team to continue this amazing work!

Grace Staples-Burton

Marketing and Communications Officer

Grace Staples-Burton

Marketing and Communications Officer

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Working for the Charity you meet the people whose lives are changed by our work. As part of the marketing team I read countless messages and emails about how much people’s lives have been touched by the Charity and this makes me feel like I’m part of something really important.

Romy Poole

Marketing and Communications Assistant

Romy Poole

Marketing and Communications Assistant

I'm thrilled to be a part of this wonderful team. I've experienced first hand what a positive change The Children's Hospital Charity brings to patients at Sheffield Children's. Supported by our amazing patrons and collaborating with local businesses, we're unstoppable! 

Caitlin Hallatt

Senior Philanthropy Officer

Caitlin Hallatt

Senior Philanthropy Officer

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Working for the charity you get to meet so many amazing people who spend their own time fundraising for us. It’s inspiring how many people want to make a difference to our wonderful hospital and to hear their stories. It’s great to be able to support them in their fundraising and I love working with such a passionate team!

Natalie Smedley

Fundraising Support Officer

Natalie Smedley

Fundraising Support Officer

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I love working for the charity and being a part of something really special. It is so heart-warming to hear the stories of patients and their families and friends, and to see the difference that so many amazing supporters make to Sheffield Children’s Hospital every day. We are so fortunate to have such world class facilities here in Sheffield and the work that goes on there is just incredible!

Catherine Foster

Head of Trusts & Philanthropy

Catherine Foster

Head of Trusts & Philanthropy

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I am delighted to be a part of Team Theo and look forward to being part of so much transformational change over the coming years. It is a true privilege to work alongside colleagues all striving to raise the vital funds required for The Sheffield Children’s Hospital. The difference the Charity makes to the lives of young people from across the city and beyond is second to none. 

Tchad Western

Head of Strategic Partnerships

Tchad Western

Head of Strategic Partnerships

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As a team we hear so many truly inspiring stories. One fun one was the X-Ray department screening toys which were donated. What they discovered was the children were much happier having their own X-rays once they’d seen their toys were okay.

Sophie Coburn

Corporate Fundraising Manager

Sophie Coburn

Corporate Fundraising Manager

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I love working for The Children's Hospital Charity. I look forward to coming to work everyday & I always go home so inspired by the courage of the Children in the Hospital and the kindness of all our many supporters. Being a small part of making a difference to this incredible hospital is amazing and I love it.

Harriet Keynes

Corporate Partnerships Officer

Harriet Keynes

Corporate Partnerships Officer

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Team Theo is such a special and supportive team which I am lucky to be a part of! I love how kind and friendly everyone is, and how committed we all are to doing our best for our supporters, the hospital, and its patients. The staff at Sheffield Children's go above and beyond for their patients, so it is great to be able to support that and see the difference we make.

Sarah Boddington

Corporate Partnerships Officer

Sarah Boddington

Corporate Partnerships Officer

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Joining Team Theo has been an absolute dream come true. From the moment I joined this wonderful and compassionate community, I knew I was joining a team dedicated to making a genuine difference to the lives of children and their families. I feel so privileged to be working for The Childrens Hospital Charity and the generosity and kindness of our fundraisers, supporters, communities and businesses truly inspires me every day!

Robert Gurruchaga

Development Officer (Patrons & Ambassadors)

Robert Gurruchaga

Development Officer (Patrons & Ambassadors)

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It's an honour to be part of this team here at the charity. The work that is done on a daily basis behind the scenes is incredible! Meeting the fundraisers, volunteers, staff and patients is inspirational. The work we do is helping to save and transform lives!

Kathy Parsons-Singh

Corporate Partnerships Assistant

Kathy Parsons-Singh

Corporate Partnerships Assistant

It has been a long-term ambition of mine to be part of the Children’s Hospital Charity. I feel so lucky that we have this amazing hospital on our doorstep and I have witnessed first-hand the incredible difference they make to families in Sheffield during extremely difficult times. I’m very proud to be part of Team Theo and helping to contribute towards their inspiring work.

Theo

Bear Extraordinaire

Theo

Bear Extraordinaire

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I am amazed by everything I see inside the hospital, especially the amazing bravery of the little girls and boys who are being treated there. I love going out and seeing all the wonderful fundraisers raise money. All their donations make a huge difference.