Our Patron and Trustees

We are so pleased to have actress Penelope Wilton DBE as our patron.

Penelope who was recently presented with an Olivier Award for her role in the west end play Taken at Midnight has starred in many roles on stage and in film and television. Her credits are many and include playing Jean Ainslie in The Second Best Marigold Hotel, Isobel Crawley in Downton Abbey and Harriet Jones in Doctor Who.

I work for Experian as an IT Risk and Controls Manager and outside of work I volunteer as the IT support for the City of York Hockey Club, as well as being Ladies 4s Captain and Ladies Club Coach.

As a mother to two amazing teenage girls, it’s important to me to give them the best start in life, by listening and being present in their lives. I believe that every woman should have support and compassion from others at all times but especially when they are feeling lonely, confused or vulnerable.

I am absolutely thrilled to be a trustee of Kyra as the outcomes that are achieved for the woman who participate in the available activities are brilliant. I want to ensure Kyra is around to support women long term.

Nicola

I have worked in Marketing for over 20 years across both the private and the not for profit sectors in addition to volunteering as a Mentor to young Marketeers and running my own business as a Family Celebrant.

I live with my two rescue cats Oscar and Jack who bring me joy every day and the occasional mouse!

I feel it is incredibly important that women are able to access the support and intervention they require, when they require it and I am delighted to be a trustee of Kyra, working with the team to ensure that we achieve outcomes for women that have a positive impact on their lives and help them to fulfil their potential.

Nicola

I am Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy Manager at The University of York. I support the Faculty of Social Sciences to generate philanthropic income for ground breaking research and projects that makes a difference to the lives of people across the world.

Helen

As an Executive Assistant within the NHS, I thoroughly enjoy helping others, supporting them and helping them develop themselves to be the best they can be. As a Kyra Trustee I know I can make a positive difference to women  and empower them to make their lives better.

As an advocate for women’s rights and voices, I regard it as a privilege to be able to provide opportunities for every woman, supporting them to succeed without judgement of their current situations.

The ethos of Kyra is something I strongly believe in, having the opportunity to provide my perspective on issues, to enrich the experiences of Kyra’s clients for the better and make a difference from the inside.

Victoria