Our Trustees

Amy

I'm Amy, born and raised in Ipswich, with some time spent living and working in South East London. Since volunteering with Dora Brown, I've watched the charity grow and the presence in the community expand. I am proud to have become a trustee for Dora Brown. I've volunteered for just over 2 years, and I know first-hand the positive impact the charity has. I want to make sure the charity thrives and continues to help those who really need it. My fellow volunteers are wonderful and it's a pleasure to work alongside them and spend time with like-minded people. I always have, and will continue, to spread the word about Dora Brown. The stigma of reaching out and asking for help will only reduce if more people speak up and accept support.

Anne

I am the Chief Executive of Bows & Arrows, a Suffolk-based charity that supports children and families through high-quality early years education and care. I have a strong background in charity leadership, governance, and organisational growth. As a Trustee of Dora Brown, I am passionate about creating opportunities that strengthen communities and improve people's lives. I offer a practical, strategic perspective and a passion for helping communities thrive.

Emma

I am Managing Director of We Are Relish Ltd, a consultancy specialising in strategic communications, marketing and engagement, with extensive experience across the art, charity and not-for-profit sectors. I am also Co-Chair of another Suffolk charity, and bring considerable experience in strategic leadership, governance and building successful partnerships. As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, I believe in the power of effective communication to inspire action and drive meaningful change.

What makes Dora Brown so special is the tangible, often life-changing difference it makes to families facing difficult circumstances. As a trustee, I want to help raise its profile, strengthen its partnerships snd governance and inspire the support needed to reach even more families when they need it most.

James

Chair of Trustees

I am a consultant at Ipswich hospital and chair of trustees. My wife volunteered for many years, through which I saw the life saving things Dora does for families and the satisfaction volunteering brings. When the opportunity to be a trustee came I grabbed it and hope to spread Dora’s work throughout Suffolk and beyond!

Jo

I’m a Conduct and Compliance Lead in the Financial services Sector, and I've loved being a volunteer for Dora for the past 2.5 years. When I'm not working or volunteering you'll find me pottering about in the garden and enjoying a spot of crafting with the odd triathlon thrown in.

Rowena

I am Rowena, married to Tim, mother to four children and grandmother to five grandchildren. I have lived in Suffolk since 2012, where I worked as CEO at the YMCA until 2024, when I left to pursue my own consultancy and coaching business.

Sam

Following a career in fundraising for social care and volunteering charities, I became an accidental property developer alongside raising my children. I met Dora Brown’s founders after we moved to Suffolk and loved their vision to support families in need. It’s been wonderful to be a part of the journey from local community organisation to registered charity. I’m proud of the impact Dora Brown has already made, thanks to the passion of our volunteers. There are many more children and families who need our help and I look forward to supporting Dora Brown as we work to achieve even more.

Vernon

I have been a trustee of Dora Brown for several years and am passionate about the charity’s work supporting families in crisis across Suffolk. With many years experience in the hospitality industry I am enthusiastic about bringing people together for a common cause and exploring fundraising ideas over food and drink. I see Dora Brown as something that can be the helping hand to give families a reset when in need, something we have all experienced in life in one form or another.