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.
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
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