The Story of The Joshua Tree
Supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of families affected by childhood cancers.
Meet the Team
Our supportive, driven, and caring values guide everything we do, from frontline family support to behind-the-scenes operations. Our team is united by a shared mission: to provide life-changing support to families affected by childhood cancers.
We work collectively to move the charity forward by expanding our reach, enhancing the quality of our services, and creating lasting impact in the lives of those we support.
Family Support Team Leaders
Laura Shenton
Team Leader for our Cheshire Support Centre
Denise Roberts
Team Leader for our North Wales Support Centre
Janey Morrison
Therapeutic Lead - overseeing our Coordination team and Counsellors nationwide
Kerry King
Wellness Lead - overseeing Complementary Therapies nationwide
Adam Lamb
Physical Wellness Lead - overseeing PT and Nutrition nationwide
Family Support Coordinators
Our Family Support Coordinators are the first point of contact for every family, ensuring each referral is met with care, understanding, and a tailored plan of support that meets what matters most.
Katie Harrison
Family Support Coordinator
Adam Fahey
Family Support Coordinator
Holly Askew
Children’s Support Coordinator
Family Support Workers
Our Family Support Workers provide ongoing, tailored support to families. Working across our support centres, through outreach and digitally so that wherever a family lives or whatever stage of treatment they’re at, we are there every step of the way.
Sara King
Family Support Team Leader (North Wales)
Lea Jones
Family Support Worker (North Wales)
Claire Cawley
Family Support Worker
Claudia Firth
Family Support Worker
Sarah Holloway
Family Support Worker
Esmé Esau
Family Support Worker
Cheshire Support Centre Housekeeper
Our Housekeeper is often the first warm, friendly face families see, creating a welcoming environment while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control, ensuring our space is both safe and comforting.
Elaine Clark
Housekeeper
Income Generation and Operations
Debbie Wilkinson
Corporate Partnership Officer
Amy Wilkinson
Events and Community Fundraiser
Kevin Harmer
Regional Community Fundraiser
Vanessa Edwards
Regional Fundraiser (Wales)
Katie O’Malley
Finance and Operations Officer
Helen Enescott
Digital Marketing and Communications Officer
Medlin Miller
Cleaner
Trustees of The Joshua tree
Our dedicated trustees provide vital guidance, governance, and expertise to help steer the charity’s mission and ensure long-term impact for families affected by childhood cancers.
Dr Susan Gilby
Chair of Trustees
Tonia Ball
Deputy Chair of Trustees & Legal
Dr Michael Carter
Deborah Jones FCA
Jonny Kidd
Tracy Harrison
Nerys Price-Jones
Katie Walton
Paula Byrne
Our Patrons
Our Patrons play a vital role in raising awareness, advocating for our work, and inspiring others to get involved.
