Governance and senior management

The Fostering Network is managed through a board of trustees and the senior management team.

Board of Trustees

The board of trustees is made up of elected Fostering Network members from across the spectrum of UK fostering, including many individual foster carers. Further information on the governance of the board of trustees is available in the Fostering Network standing orders.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the board of trustees, find out how.

Meet the board of trustees

Senior Management Team

The senior management team is made up of professionals in a range of disciplines, many of whom have long experience in the world of social work or foster care.

Chief Executive - Robert Tapsfield

Deputy Chief Executive - Raina Sheridan

Director of Finance and Resources - Andrew Forrester

Director of Services - Hazel Halle

Director of External Affairs - Chris Greenwood

Director, the Fostering Network Scotland - Sara Lurie

Director, the Fostering Network Wales - Freda Lewis

Director, the Fostering Network Northern Ireland - Kate Lewis