Before joining KidsOut, Catherine held several senior leadership roles at MSI Reproductive Choices and Pathfinder International, where she served as a member of their Global Leadership Teams. She led large, complex programme portfolios valued at more than £500 million, with responsibility for strategy, performance, risk management and quality service delivery. Her work included designing and overseeing flagship health and advocacy programmes across Africa and Asia, as well as strengthening partnerships with major funders including the UK government.

Alongside her executive career, she has contributed extensively as a trustee and strategic adviser in the refugee and migrant justice sector, including as Deputy Chair of Beyond Detention.

Deeply committed to supporting children affected by domestic abuse, Catherine is passionate about leading KidsOut and helping the charity expand its life-changing work. She is inspired by KidsOut’s mission to bring joy, hope and support to children facing the most challenging circumstances, and is proud to lead the organisation into its next chapter.

Sandra Doherty is Head of Children’s Services at KidsOut and has been part of the charity for 25 years. She joined in 2001 to lead the Funds4Fun programme, helping disadvantaged children access holidays, fun days out, and positive, confidence‑building experiences.

Today, Sandra is a dedicated and compassionate leader, overseeing the strategic development and delivery of KidsOut’s work with children and families. She leads all Children’s Services, ensuring programmes are high‑quality, impactful, and closely aligned with the charity’s mission to support children living in Refuge.

Combining a strong strategic focus with a hands‑on approach, Sandra is passionate about keeping children’s safety, wellbeing, and futures at the heart of everything she does, and she is proud to help grow KidsOut’s life‑changing work for children affected by domestic abuse.

Fun facts: Sandra loves to dance, is a passionate gig‑goer, and firmly believes music makes life amazing, drawing energy and inspiration the Arts!

Sioned, AKA “Shon” at KidsOut, has been part of the charity for 15 years, starting as a volunteer after graduating in Fine Art and wanting to use her creativity to support children. She is passionate about inclusion, outreach and the role of the arts in bringing positive experiences to children and young people.

Working mainly in Children’s Services, she has helped develop partnerships with women’s refuges nationwide, led the Fun Days programme since 2012, and oversees impact and evaluation. A mum of two young children, Sioned brings warmth, empathy and a cheerful, family-focused approach to KidsOut.

An experienced fundraiser for KidsOut, I specialise in driving income through events and community engagement.

With over 20 years of dedication, my journey began as a volunteer and has grown into a deep-rooted commitment to supporting vulnerable children and young people . I bring passion, creativity, and care to every project, building meaningful connections that inspire generosity and lasting impact.

My focus is always on creating opportunities that supporters can enjoy and be engaged with whilst they help support us, ensuring every effort contributes to brighter futures.

Laura has been part of KidsOut for seven years, beginning her journey as a dedicated volunteer. She now manages the running of the office in Leighton Buzzard and makes sure that everything is running smoothly while also supporting KidsOut major events.

Throughout her time with the charity, she has developed a deep passion for its mission and values. Laura is proud to work alongside a committed team focused on supporting disadvantaged children and creating joyful, meaningful experiences.

She is motivated by making a positive difference in young lives and continuing to help KidsOut grow its impact across the UK each year, nationwide today.

I was born in Italy and came to England  (Bedford) with my mum and brother to join my dad, in the 50’s.

I had a few interesting jobs along the way to fit around my children’s school holidays, but eventually started running a café/restaurant which I then ran for 25 years.

I was about to retire when I was headhunted by KidsOut. I am now an the charity’s Bookkeeper and Accounts Manager.

Our Advocate, Mark, brings a wealth of experience from a long and successful career in the football world, where he developed strong leadership, organisational, and team management skills through managing professional football players.

Introduced to KidsOut through his passion for helping disadvantaged children, he now oversees a busy and vital warehouse operation handling up to 100,000 toys each year. He manages the sorting, storage, and distribution of toys to vulnerable children, including those living in women’s refuges, and leads teams of dedicated volunteers whose time and commitment help make this life-changing support possible.

Stacey York is Social Media Coordinator and Fundraising Assistant; I am passionate about using digital platforms to bring people together and support meaningful causes. I manage the charity’s social media channels, creating engaging content and impactful campaigns that encourage awareness and inspire action.

I also work closely with the events team, supporting the planning and delivery of a wide range of fundraising events. I enjoy combining creativity and organisation to help each event run smoothly and successfully.

My connection to this work is deeply personal. Having experienced the impact of domestic abuse as a child, I am committed to supporting others who face similar challenges. This motivates me to ensure every campaign, post, and event helps raise awareness and provides vital support to those who need it most.

Carina joined KidsOut in 2025 and looks after fundraising events and campaigns, bringing over 30 years’ experience across executive support, operations and training and event coordination, and wanting to use her experience for a worthwhile cause in the charity sector.  

She’s highly organised, detail-focused and loves working with brilliant teams to ensure everything runs smoothly.  

When Carina first joined KidsOut she had the task of organising the charity’s largest annual event in Leeds where she built strong relationships with sponsors, partners and colleagues and the event was a success; raising vital funds for refuges in the region.