Ian Soars, CEO of Spurgeons, leads the charity's mission to care for every family, putting children and young people first in everything we do.
Annelize Mynhardt, Spurgeons' Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for overseeing the charity's operations, ensuring optimal support for families, children and young people.
Kate Roberts, as the Director or People and Culture is instrumental in shaping the organisation's HR strategies, fostering a supportive work culture, and enhancing employee engagement.
Lorraine White, as the Director of Services and Practice at Spurgeons, ensures the charity's services are delivered effectively, focusing on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families.
Ann-Marie Fisher, as Director of Communications and Digital Delivery, she leads the charity's communications strategies and the development of digital services to support families and community partners digitally.
Karen Ortiz-McAvoy, as the Head of Strategic Programmes and Governance, plays a crucial role in shaping and overseeing the charity's strategic initiatives and ensuring governance standards are met to support our mission.
Amanda Massey, as Head of Service, oversees key contracts in Wiltshire, Surrey and Birmingham, ensuring high quality support for families, fulfilment of key performance targets goals, team development and practice development.
Sarah Smith has over 25 years of experience as a registered social worker. As the Head of Practice Development at Spurgeons, leads in safeguarding practices, chairs the Safeguarding Panel, and supports the leadership team in organisational development.
Sarah Wallis, Head of Delivery Partnerships and Development is responsible for developing and delivering support for families through community-based family hubs and oversight early years settings in the Southeast.
Jonathan Wiggin, as the Head of Service in Birmingham for Spurgeons, is dedicated to supporting families and children, providing a range of services that contribute to giving children the best start in life.
Lucy Bracher, Family Hub County Manager (Wiltshire) manages Quality and Practice in Wiltshire's family hubs, focusing on high standards and team empowerment to enhance family life in the community.
Sally Ruby, District Manager at Elmbridge supports the children and families at our family centres in Elmbridge.
Tracy Foster, with over 20 years of experience as registered social worker, currently serves as the National Domestic Abuse Lead at Spurgeons, where she supports individuals impacted by domestic abuse.
Catherine Barker, as Policy and Public Affairs Advisor, liaises with government, local authorities, charities and other stakeholders to influence policy, share good practice and support innovation to achieve better outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
Nadine Massey, has over 30 years’ experience working with children and families. As Head of Service for children affected by imprisonment, Nadine works nationally across the prison estates, youth custody, secure school, education and the community, to provide a bespoke service to meet the specific needs of each dad, child and their families.
As Head of Growth and Partnerships, Tia is responsible for the development and expansion of Spurgeons' services to schools and other organisations across the South East and beyond.
Chris joined our Board of Trustees in 2020.
Colin joined the Board of Trustees in 2023.
David joined our Board of Trustees in 2021.
Linda joined our Board of Trustees in 2022.
Michelle joined our Board of Trustees in 2020.
Chair of Board. Mike joined our Board of Trustees in 2022.
Nicky joined our Board of Trustees in 2020.
Special Advisor since October 2023, and previously Trustee for 6 years.
Tim joined our Board of Trustees in 2022.
Debbie joined our Board of Trustees in July 2024.
Rachel joined our Board of Trustees in July 2024.
Louise joined our Board of Trustees in July 2024.
Alicia joined our Board of Trustees in July 2024.
Berry joined as Special Advisor in July 2024.