Meet the Team & Trustees
Meet the people working hard every day to brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK.
Meet the Team & Trustees
Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
We're delighted to announce Rays of Sunshine has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.
We have been recognised in the Small Organisation category, for fostering a workplace culture where staff feel valued, connected and supported, enabling them to deliver life-changing experiences for the seriously ill children and families they serve.
Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
100% of colleagues said they are proud to work for Rays of Sunshine
99% said they do something worthwhile through their role
96% overall employee engagement score
98% would recommend Rays of Sunshine as a great place to work
Amy Chambers, CEO said:
“The children, young people and families we support are at the heart of everything we do, and that same care, compassion and commitment extends to our people.
“This award reflects the inclusive, supportive and joyful culture we have built together. The same joy, energy and celebration of special moments that we bring to seriously ill children and their families is central to our team too.
“I would like to thank every member of our team for the passion, care and dedication they bring each and every day. This recognition belongs to all of them.”
Senior Management Team
Amy Chambers
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Osborne
Head of Wishes and Hospital Services
Nicola Aquila
Head of Fundraising
Jenny Porter
Head of Events
Wish Granting Team
Ellie
Senior Wish Granter
Clodagh
Senior Wish Granter
Georgia
Wish Granter
Georgia
Wish Granter
Sunny
Mascot
Fundraising and Communications Team
Gemma
Community and Challenge Events Manager
Rhea
Senior Major Gifts & Partnership Executive
Jack
Senior Communications Manager
Molly
Senior Communications Officer
Nicola
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Lisa
Philanthropy Manager
Hospital Services and Events Team
Zoe
Senior Hospital Outreach & Partnerships Executive
Kathryn
Senior Services Administrator
Beth
Events Coordinator
Finance
Jo
Senior Finance Officer
Board of Trustees
Jane Sharpe
Chair
Daniel Coleman
Divyesh Popat
Justin Randall
Hayley Allan
Mark Shipman
Dr Ronelle Naidoo
Nicolas Breteau
Lifetime President
