Ms Rachel Croft - Trustee

Rachel Croft has 18 years of experience within the learning and skills sector and is currently employed by the Department of Education.

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.

Latest

Case Study: Bringing Learning to Life - Shining Stars Nursery

This case study showcases the transformative power of hands-on learning in early childhood education, nurturing not only a love for nature but also encouraging social interaction and a deeper understanding of the world around us.
About WTSL

The Lincolnshire Women's Third Sector Leadership (WTSL) Network is generously funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and hosted by Children's Links.
WTSL Annual Conference: Exploring the Imposter Phenomenon

We would like to invite you to join us at the WTSL Annual Conference on Wednesday 17th April 2024 starting at 12 noon.
Upcoming WTSL Events

Check out our upcoming WTSL events here. We'd love for you to join us!

Helena Kucharczyk - Chair of Trustees

Helena joined the Children's Links Board as Chair in January 2024.
Dr Jonathan Wainwright - Trustee

Jonathan joined Children's Links and Linking Up Boards in 2022.
Dr Katie Ruane - Trustee

Katie joined the board of trustees for Children's Links in August 2022.
Victoria Lofthouse - Trustee

Victoria joined the Children's Links and Linking Up Boards in 2022.
Jessica Firth-Brown - Trustee

Jessica joined the Children's Links and Linking Up Boards in 2022.
Mr Al Wright - Trustee

Al Wright joined the Board of Trustees for Children's Links and Linking up in November 2016.
Rachel Aylmer - Chief Executive Officer

Rachel became Chief Executive of the Children's Links Group in April 2022.

Child and Family Arrangements (ICFA)

Children’s Link’s have been awarded the Improving Child and Family Arrangements (ICFA) by Cafcass which began on 1st May 2021. Children’s Links are the Lead provider working in partnership with other ICFA providers across the East of England: A10 – Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire A11 – Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire A14 – Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk
Visit The Toy Library

The Toy Library is a brilliant affordable resource in the heart of Lincoln that provides a fun and safe space for families to visit, play and create together.
Child Contact Centres

A contact centre provides a safe and neutral venue for children of separated families to have quality family time with their non-resident parent or other family member. We are able to provide supported or supervised contact
Our organisation

Play is the most important work.
Overview

Changes lives through play
Maple Vue Nursery - Aldershot

At Maple Vue we offer a safe and enabling environment for our children to learn & explore
Shining Stars, Wainfleet

Valuing each child for their uniqueness fosters their self esteem
Little Explorers, Grantham

The most valuable resource we can give children is our time and attention
Rachel Aylmer - Chief Executive Officer

Rachel became Chief Executive of the Children's Links Group in April 2022.
Trustee/ Non Executive Director

Exciting opportunity to be a Trustee/ Non Executive Director of a national charity