About us

• Our work
• Who we are
  • Trustees
  • Staff
  • Volunteer
  • Work for us
• Standards and partnerships
• Patrons
• Celebrity support
• Financial information

Staff

We are very proud to say that we have an excellent team, who along with our volunteers and supporters, play a huge role in making the charity what it is. We rely heavily on their determination and enthusiasm to drive the charity forward in its fight against meningitis.

Founder

Steve Dayman
Founder

Steve tragically lost his 14-month-old son Spencer to meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia in 1982. Since that time, he has dedicated much of his life to the meningitis cause. His goal has always been to raise funds for preventative research to stop other families going through the heartache he and his family endured. He is the leading figurehead in the fight against meningitis and has been instrumental in the progress that has been made to date.

As Founder of Meningitis UK, Steve acts as a key ambassador for the charity. He travels the country visiting families who have experienced the devastation of meningitis and raising awareness of the disease and Meningitis UK's work.  

If you have experienced meningitis and need someone to talk to, please phone Steve Dayman at anytime on 07903 412144.

Management Team

 

Kate Rowland
Head of Development/Acting Chief Executive

 Kate has been with Meningitis UK since 2005. She has worked in the charity sector for over 10 years following previous experience within the corporate sector. Kate is responsible for the strategic development of the charity in order to raise all-important income to achieve the charity’s objective of putting a stop to meningitis. 

Direct dial: 0117 303 3340
Email: katerowland@meningitisUK.org

Babs Harris
Operations Manager

As Operations Manager, Babs heads up the support team, finance and HR and is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the charity.


Phone: 0117 9476320
Email: babsharris@meningitisUK.org

 

Rhodri Davies
Fundraising Manager

With a strong background in fundraising, Rhodri manages the fundraising team and the implementation of our fundraising strategy.

Direct dial: 0117 303 3345
Email: rhodridavies@meningitisuk.org

Communications Team

Melanie Jago
Press Officer
Direct line: 0117 303 3341
Email: melaniejago@meningitisUK.org

Rebecca Clarke
Marketing & Communications Officer
Direct line: 0117 303 3346
Email: rebeccaclarke@meningitisUK.org

Catherine Fougere-Masters
Research & Information Officer
Direct line: 0117 303 3348
Email: catherine@meningitisUK.org

Fundraising Team

Laura Bullock
Supporter Relations Fundraiser
Direct line: 0117 303 3342
Email: laurabullock@meningitisUK.org

Emily Mitchard
Student & Community Fundraiser
Direct line: 0117 303 3344
Email: emilymitchard@meningitisUK.org

Liz Gough
Events Fundraiser
Direct line: 0117 303 3343
Email: lizgough@meningitisUK.org

Sabrina Tyus Hayes
Trust and Corporate Partnerships Officer
Direct line: 0117 303 3349
Email: sabrina@meningitisUK.org

Gemma Langley
Fundraising Officer
Direct line: 0117 303 3347
Email: gemmalangley@meningitisUK.org 

As well as the above, we also have a fantastic team of administrative staff and volunteers.