Our Trustees
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Simone Nelson
Trustee - Simone has had management roles in many different businesses and has had experience as treasurer for multiple committees over the years.
We value Simone’s expertise and she is our go to person, for any advice.
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Pam McBeth
Secretary & Acting Chair - Pam has been a Kinship Carer and worked most of her life in admin roles and latterly in a position within the Probation Service.
Pam brings a lot of skills to the Charity and we are grateful for her expertise. Pam also liaises with Kinship carers to offer them well deserved Holiday breaks at our Luxury Caravan at Sandy Bay.
She also is our secretary and does a fantastic job keeping us all up to date.
Booking trips, Pantos, organizing meetings as well as running the bookings for our Caravan.
EMAIL wallsendkinshipcarers@yahoo.com
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Sheila Dodds
Treasurer - Sheila is a Kinship Carer . She brings a wealth of knowledge to WKC and helps out with lots of different projects. Her passion is IT and loves anything to do with technology. She took over as treasurer in March 2024 when Simone Retired from the role but not the Charity. Sheila also manages the web page.
EMAIL wallsendkinshipcarers@yahoo.com
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Lynne Wood
Trustee - Lyne is a Kinship Carer. She plays an active pastoral roll supporting WKC and all the children. She helps to fundraise and always makes sure our carers and their children receive birthday cards in time for their big day.
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Brenda Dowdell
Trustee - Brenda has been a Kinship Carer for a long time and holds a wealth of experience that she shares with anyone who needs it. Brenda also helps out with fundraising and is an active member of our Charity