We have a team of Trustees who are responsible for all aspects of running the charity.
We have a pool of facilitators who are all trained counsellors who work with people with life-threatening illness.
We have a group of Fundraisers who meet regularly AND we have an accountant who gives her services free of charge.
Hilary Townsend
Hilary Townsend
Trustee
I was asked to become a Trustee in 2009 and was honored to accept.
The unique service we offer compliments the bigger charities involved with helping cancer sufferers and I am always humbled by the response of participants who have attended our breaks.
Our facilitators are experts in their field and their work continues to strengthen my resolve to consolidate our charity.
As ‘the accounts person’ I supply the years’ figures to our wonderful accountant Mel Allday and I help out with fundraising events whenever possible.
Jo McConville
Jo McConville
Trustee
I was delighted to become a trustee of Cancer Lifeline South West in March 2017. Many members of my family have been affected by cancer and it is an honour to work with this charity and do my bit to make a difference to people who have faced cancer.
My background is in commercial and corporate law and I was the Company Secretary for a large charity for seven years. I hope that my governance experience will help CLSW to continue to grow and develop so we can help more people over the coming years.
I heard about CLSW when Lisa Lea Weston told me how grateful she was for the support she had received from them and persuaded me to run a race to raise much needed funds. As an absolute beginning it was a challenge but an enjoyable one. I have since decided that I would prefer to help administratively instead of running!
Dee Cooper
Dee Cooper
Trustee
I have been a trustee since late 2007 having attended a ‘Time to Retune’ break with my husband in the summer of 2006. I experienced first-hand what an amazing opportunity the break provides to help people move forward positively with their lives and I wanted to be part of a team creating that opportunity for others in the future.
I am lucky enough to co-ordinate the fundraising group – the commitment and creativity of the members is amazing! I also produce an anonymous summary of feedback from each break – you only have to look at that to get the motivation to carry on and to be grateful for everything that everyone involved in the charity does!
Clive Smith
Clive Smith
Trustee
Clive Smith joined Cancer Lifeline as a trustee in 2011. With a family history of cancer, he considers that he has some understanding of the challenges and needs of those suffering from the illness and the associated effects on their relatives.
Clive has over 40 years’ business experience as an executive and non-executive director of both private and public listed companies, and he is keen to see the charity continue to operate effectively and efficiently in what are tough financial times.
Lisa Lea-Weston
Lisa Lea-Weston
Trustee
I have been a trustee for CLSW since October 2016. I was honoured to be asked and am deeply proud of the work we do. I know the work we do as my partner and I attended a Time to Retune break in 2012.
I had young children at this time and the break was literally the only time it was safe to really connect with what we had been through, fall apart and emerge near the end of the break having laughed, cried and begun to formulate a "new normal".
I believe this charity is ahead of its time in recognising the crisis that can happen when treatment ends and that without the kind of therapeutic "meeting" that CLSW offers, people remain stuck in an isolated unspoken place of fear whilst trying to return to a normal that no longer exists.
I am passionate about the work of the skilful and kind, compassionate facilitators we work with and wish that our work be more widely known.
In my everyday life I am a dramatherapist and supervisor. I am a mum and love canoeing, singing and walking our dog!
I had young children at this time and the break was literally the only time it was safe to really connect with what we had been through, fall apart and emerge near the end of the break having laughed, cried and begun to formulate a "new normal".
I believe this charity is ahead of its time in recognising the crisis that can happen when treatment ends and that without the kind of therapeutic "meeting" that CLSW offers, people remain stuck in an isolated unspoken place of fear whilst trying to return to a normal that no longer exists.
I am passionate about the work of the skilful and kind, compassionate facilitators we work with and wish that our work be more widely known.
In my everyday life I am a dramatherapist and supervisor. I am a mum and love canoeing, singing and walking our dog!
.Our pool of facilitators & trained counsellors
Julie Jeffs
Julie Jeffs
Facilitator
I had heard of Cancer Lifeline long before I became involved and jumped at the chance to become a facilitator when a vacancy arose.
I took over from Sarah Delfont as Chair of Trustees in 2009 and as you can imagine she was a hard act to follow.
All the people involved with Cancer Lifeline, since inception to date, are passionate about the cause and work hard to keep the charity on the map.
Feedback from participants consistently lets us know that we really do help people affected by cancer which means Sarah and Margaret’s’ vision was spot on.
Maxine Sherrell
Maxine Sherrell
Facilitator
I am an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist and have worked for the Macmillan Mustard Tree cancer support service for many years.
I was fortunate to have worked with the founders of Cancer Lifeline in this context and over the years, have encouraged many of my clients to attend the retreats.
I was very pleased to accept the opportunity to join the charity as a retreat facilitator in 2012. I live in the Plymouth area, have a grown-up family and have a passion for horses and the ‘great outdoors’!
Annie Greenacre
Annie Greenacre
Facilitator
I joined SW Cancer Lifeline facilitation team in 2011. I have supported both friends and clients through the complexities of cancer and feel passionate about the goodness of a supportive space being offered to those who wish to use it.
The settings of the Lifeline retreats are beautiful and enhance the nourishment and opportunity for reflection. I have a deep respect for meditation and mindfulness practises – and for the way they have personally enriched my life and supported my work.
Career-wise my background is in social work, psychotherapy and craniosacral therapy. I currently live and work in Devon.
Colin Sutton
Colin Sutton
Facilitator
I was first employed by Lifeline in November 2011. I currently co-facilitate one or two ‘residentials’ per year for Lifeline. I have worked for several charities since 1981 and lived and worked in Devon since 1987.
My main profession is as a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist in private practice.
Alison Parmley
Alison Parmley
Facilitator
I have been involved with running the groups for Cancer Lifeline South West since 2006. I have found it a privilege to repeatedly witness the changes that take place within members of the group as a result of their sharing of common experiences on Lifeline breaks.
I am a registered Psychotherapist and worked in the NHS in that role for 20 years, I now just have a small private practice. I also work on a smallholding, which keeps me busy and I have a grown-up family.
Fundraisers
We are very grateful to all our fundraisers with special mention to Scrambled Womens Legs Running Club. Also special thanks to Darrell Fulford & Helen Fulford who have raised so much over the years.
We always welcome new fundraisers and you can either contact us to offer support or run your own event/challenge and use BTmydonate choosing CLSW as your chosen charity.
