I was delighted to be appointed as the Chairperson of Rosie’s Trust in June 2023. I am focussed on building great relationships with my fellow Trustees and all involved in Rosie’s Trust. Beyond this, I hope to help lead Rosie’s Trust into a period of growth and expansion where more and more beneficiaries can be helped.

I became a trustee in January 2021. I have always shared my life with furry friends and have experienced the sheer joy of canine friendship, being both the giver and receiver of unconditional love.

I was drawn to Rosie’s Trust because I wanted to be part of a team of like-minded people, who wish to maintain the unique bond between owner and beloved pet. Wet noses, waggy tails and sloppy kisses make our hearts sing and lift our spirits. I am privileged and humbled to work in a charitable organisation with such dedicated staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to support our most vulnerable.

I have been a trustee with Rosie’s Trust over the last 7 years. It has been a joy to see the charity develop from the beginning, though the vision and efforts of Bronagh O’Neill to the current time under our wonderful operations team. It is great to see the impact of the charity in preserving the bond between our beneficiaries and their pets. I have found my time with Rosie’s Trust very rewarding and look forward to the growth of the charity over time to reach more people and pets in need.

I have been a Trustee since January 2021. As an animal lover I really wanted to get involved with Rosie’s Trust as I understand how important our pets are to us, never more so than when we are going through difficult times in life. To play a small part in helping to maintain that bond between someone and their little companion is so rewarding.

I became a member of the trustee board in September 2021. I have worked in the Voluntary sector for more than 25 years in a range of charities of different sizes and levels of development. This has given me a good understanding of what works for a successful charity – and what doesn’t. Aside from charity management experience my expertise covers the areas of income generation, communications, campaigning and public affairs.

As a dog owner and someone living alone, I understand the concerns for a pet’s welfare when life isn’t going as it should or as was planned. I hope to bring my practical experience and personal motivation together to help Rosie’s Trust continue to grow and develop and to be there for all the 4 and 2 legged beneficiaries who need our support.

I first joined Rosie’s Trust as a volunteer in May 2017, because of my love of dogs. At the time of joining I didn’t have a pet so I thought volunteering was a great way of getting to spend time with them however as the years have went on and I now have my own wee doggo (Ruby), my reason for volunteering is not just about getting to spend time with pets but the people I meet. I love visiting my beneficiary every Sunday and hearing all the stories she has to tell. I want to support the charity in whatever way possible, so I took on the role of Treasurer in September 2024.

I joined the Board of Trustees at Rosie’s Trust in March 2023 and have been welcomed by an incredible group of people who work and volunteer with the charity.

I read about the amazing work the charity was doing and was keen to get involved and bring my skills and experience to such a worthwhile organisation.

As a dog lover and owner, I believe the work of Rosie’s Trust is invaluable in providing support for beneficiaries and their beloved pets.