Chief Executive Officer Rachel Aylmer worked as an accountant and a primary school teacher before moving into the voluntary sector when joining Children’s Links over 20 years ago. During that time she has been involved in services for children and workforce development. Expand Rachel Aylmer worked as an accountant and a primary school teacher before moving into the voluntary sector when joining Children’s Links over 20 years ago. During that time she has been involved in services for children and workforce development. Rachel became Chief Executive in April 2022 and is responsible for continuing to develop the excellent staff team and ensure the delivery of good quality services. She is passionate about promoting the importance of play and is committed to working in partnership to improve outcomes for children, families and communities.
Senior Management Team We are a small dynamic management team that work across the charity and Linking Up. Expand Rachel Aylmer Chief Executive Officer Linzi Elliott Deputy Chief Executive Offier Annamarie Burgess Strategic Manager for Community & Workforce Michelle Randle Strategic Manager for Children & Families
Mrs Kate Truscott - Chair of the Board of Trustees Kate has recently retired as Director of Human Resources & Diversity Humber Foundation Trust. Expand Kate has 18 years’ experience as a Director of Workforce and Human Resources in the NHS and brings more than 35 years as a Human Resources professional. Kate first joined us as a Trustee in November 1999 and was our Chair from December 2003 for six years. She was re-appointed in July 2013
Mrs Thomasin Nicholds - Trustee Thomasin has spent much my of her working life with community organisations nationally and locally, working in partnership developing projects and services that deliver positive change with local people and for the organisations themselves. Expand Taking this interest into a Higher Education environment, Thomasin is a Psychology Lecturer specialising in Psychology of community and organisations, teaching on a degree programme and supporting students to access opportunities and experiences that reflect their learning. She brings experience of operational and strategic leadership to the Board with a direct understanding of the services delivered by Children’s Links.
Ms Rachel Croft - Trustee Rachel Croft has 18 years experience within the learning and skills sector and is currently a Risk Assessment Manager with the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Expand Outside of work, Rachel is a keen swimmer and enjoys reading and is looking to carry out some further volunteering work. She joined the board of Children’s Links in December 2012.
Mr Al Wright - Trustee Al believes that being aTrustee with Children's Links is giving him the opportunity to to use his Corporate and SME Technology skillset to compliment Children's Links wealth of Charity Sector experience. Expand Al joined the Board of Trustees in November 2016. His experience is allowing him to contribute to the Board in shaping the delivery of a range of innovative services on a National scale.
Ms Sarah Buik - Trustee Sarah brings senior leadership experience gained in SME & PLC businesses, latterly as Head of Strategy within a FTSE 250 organisation where she led their acquisition and change programmes. Expand Sarah also volunteers with a range of other charities and public sector organisations to help to improve the lives of the people they serve. In her spare time she is usually found exploring the Lincolnshire Wolds on her bike or with her dog. Sarah joined our board in 2021.