The Mulberry Centre Staff

Raj is responsible for overall management of The Mulberry Centre and leadership of the team of staff and volunteers. Key responsibilities are: strategic direction of the charity; developing and implementing service enhancements; fundraising and promotional strategy; staff recruitment; development and building relationships with stakeholders.
Julie is responsible for the delivery of our comprehensive support and information programme and ensuring consistent high-quality delivery to anyone affected by cancer. Julie oversees the delivery and development of all our client support services. She ensures that our projects meet the needs of the people we serve, are delivered safely and effectively, and meet all relevant legislative and safeguarding requirements.
Julie also works closely with the Chief Executive to raise the Mulberry Centre’s profile through community engagement and awareness about the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer and ways in which people can adopt preventive measures.
Penny leads the team of volunteer counsellors in accordance with the Centre’s guidelines to ensure that the Centre’s high reputation for it counselling services are maintained.
Our CISAs are the first point of contact for anyone accessing the Mulberry Centre’s services. They provide compassionate, holistic support and information to those affected by cancer, including patients, carers, and the bereaved. Their role includes offering emotional support and registering clients.
Debbie is responsible for all aspects of volunteering at The Mulberry Centre, including the co-ordination, recruitment, induction, support and training of volunteers, adhering to the Centre’s volunteering policies. Debbie matches the skills and availability of volunteers to the roles available and supports and monitors the impact of volunteering on the Centre’s activities.
Amanda is responsible for the delivery and development of The Mulberry Centre’s one-to-one complementary therapies and group wellbeing classes to meet the needs of The Mulberry Centre clients.
Krista will be offering support to our clients when loved ones have been given an end-of-life diagnosis. This work provides non-medical, non-religious, holistic care for anyone at the end of life and their friends, family, and carers.
Michelle not only raises awareness about our crucial support and information on offer, but also works in communities across Richmond, delivering presentations on the signs and symptoms of cancer, preventative measures, and attends community events.
Jo’s role is to help raise the profile of The Mulberry Centre and the services we provide, to help recruit staff and volunteers, and to support fundraising and community engagement initiatives.
Lydia leads the development of our fundraising, communications, and community engagement strategies to secure sustainable income and raise the Mulberry Centre’s profile. She oversees a team focused on philanthropy, supporter engagement, marketing, and community outreach, ensuring our mission of supporting those affected by cancer is widely recognised and supported.
Indra is joining us on a year’s contract, as Community Engagement Lead. Indra will be raising awareness of our bereavement services in the local community in the Hounslow borough.
Penny is responsible for developing our Individual Giving, Legacy promotion, Supporter-led Challenges and Community Event programmes. She is also responsible for providing effective communications to raise our profile.
Angie is responsible for the operational management of the Centre, overseeing the Front Office, Estates & Facilities and IT systems, supporting the Chief Executive and Fundraising team in finance related activities and handling the finance administration within the Mulberry Centre. Her role involves providing operational support to all staff and volunteers including producing key data for The Board of Trustees and the Fundraising Team.
Kam assists the Head of Finance and Operations to provide key support to staff members and volunteers across all the back-office functions of The Mulberry Centre, supports the implementation of internal financial and operational processes and coordinates all aspects of everyday building maintenance
Santosh is one of the first points of contact for our clients at the Mulberry Centre. She is responsible for providing essential administrative support, dealing with face to face queries, telephone calls and booking appointments. She also provides day to day support to all our volunteers and staff members.
Jas is one of the first points of contact for our clients at the Mulberry Centre. She is responsible for providing essential administrative support, dealing with face to face queries, telephone calls and booking appointments. She also provides day to day support to all our volunteers and staff members.
Christina is responsible for assisting the front office staff to deal with client queries, booking appointments, maintaining the client database, and providing administrative support to our client services team.
Thais helps our clients in claiming welfare benefits, grants, and any financial aid that may be available to them. This includes advising them about the financial support available, starting applications on their behalf, and following up on applications to results.