Meet the Team
KidsOut has a small staff that do big work. Through their commitment and passion for helping children, these people support the charity’s day-to-day functions, services and growth
Catherine Kirk
Chief Executive Officer
Sandra Doherty
Head of Children’s Services
As a child, these were my favourite things:
- FAVOURITE TOY: Slinky called Margo & The Sunshine Family Dolls – loved playing Jacks too!
- BEST DAY OUT: Seaside especially Brighton on my Dad’s bus trips
- FAVOURITE FOOD: Irish Coddle (my nanna's recipe)
Louise Sherwood
Community Engagement Manager
As a child, these were my favourite things:
- FAVOURITE TOY: My "Ra Ra" a Bugs bunny cuddly that I would often lose!
- BEST DAY OUT: The seaside at Clacton with my nan and grandad
- FAVOURITE FOOD: Fish & Chips with lots of salt & vinegar
Becci Liggitt
Children’s Services Assistant
As a child, these were my favourite things:
- FAVOURITE TOY: I was a book worm so books were my favourite, but I know that isn't really a toy, so Lego would be a close second
- BEST DAY OUT: Beach trips with family
- FAVOURITE FOOD: Friday night fish and chips
Sioned Parrish-James
Children’s Services Executive
As a child, these were my favourite things:
- FAVOURITE TOY: Anything Sylvanian Families
- BEST DAY OUT: Whipsnade Zoo. Loved it!
- FAVOURITE FOOD: Sticky toffee pudding!
Laura Tibbles
Accounts Admin
As a child, these were my favourite things:
- FAVOURITE TOY: My Little Pony
- BEST DAY OUT: Chessington World of Adventures
- FAVOURITE FOOD: Anything chocolate!
Toni Forestiero
Bookkeeper
Ben Harding
Trusts and Partnerships Officer
As a child, these were my favourite things:
- FAVOURITE TOY: Millenium Falcon with customised lasers made by my dad
- BEST DAY OUT: Seaside trips to Cromer and Sheringham!
- FAVOURITE FOOD: Cromer crab when at the seaside
Mark Hillyard
Advocate
As a child, these were my favourite things:
- FAVOURITE TOY: BMX bike
- BEST DAY OUT: Funfair at Great Yarmouth
- FAVOURITE FOOD: Jam roly poly and custard!
Stacey York
Social Media Coordinator & Fundraising Assistant
As a child, these were my favourite things:
- FAVOURITE TOY: My kitchen set (loved pretending to make family food)
- BEST DAY OUT: Going to the cinema with my family
- FAVOURITE FOOD: I was a very beige eater, so my favourite food was chicken and chips
Carina Rutter
Events Manager
As a child, these were my favourite things:
- FAVOURITE TOY: Lego!
- BEST DAY OUT: Trips to the seaside
- FAVOURITE FOOD: Anything! But mainly spag bol
How can you help?
By buying a disadvantaged child a fun day out you can help make happy memories that last forever.

