Our management team
With a firm focus on strategy, finance, fundraising, governance and delivering support & services to the families we work with, our management team is committed to enabling our response to the increasing demand for our services.
With a firm focus on strategy, finance, fundraising, governance and delivering support & services to the families we work with, our management team is committed to enabling our response to the increasing demand for our services
John Brebner, Chief Executive Officer
With a wealth of leadership skills, numerous board level roles, and more than 40 years in the finance sector, John leads the strategy and vision at Charlie House. Passionate about not only completing the build of our support centre, John also aims to expand on our long-term strategy outwith the Big Build Appeal to ensure continued progression for the charity and our service users.
Emma Leiper Finlayson, Director of Fundraising
With fifteen years’ experience in leading local and national fundraising teams, delivering capital appeals, and driving national campaigns, Emma is passionate about connecting people to causes and making amazing things happen for people in our community. At Charlie House, Emma leads the fundraising and communications team, raising vital funds to deliver the charity's core support services and the Big Build Appeal.
Leigh Ryrie, Director of Services
A qualified nursery nurse and Senior Hospital Play Specialist with more than 20 years' experience providing bereavement support and training, working with children and families of a variety of ages, stages and medical conditions. Leigh is also a Child Protection trainer and officer for Charlie House with the main purpose of her role seeing her work alongside families to identify their needs and how best to provide information and practical support that will really make a difference to their lives.
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