Our Team
Kate Hainsworth - Interim Chief Executive Officer
Native of Yorkshire, consultant and Interim CEO of Saffron.
Kate is the former interim CEO of Children’s Heart Surgery Fund and former CEO of Leeds Community Foundation and GiveBradford where she developed the charity over the course of 8+ years to become a relational funder with a strong reputation amongst communities for delivery and for pioneering work around impact, inclusion and resilience. She raised substantial funds from local philanthropists and national foundations, leading work to promote inclusion and a just transition around environmental targets.
Her previous experience in industry and commerce meant she could communicate well with business colleagues and understood the needs of commissioners.
Current consultancy work includes supporting charity governance and donations policies, and how to achieve the ‘S’ in ESG.
Previous senior roles at Opera North, Theatre Royal Wakefield, consultancy in Europe, Axis Visual Arts and marketing consultancy. Trained: Total Oil Great Britain.
Kate is a trustee with The Young Foundation and Local Trust and regularly chairs Bank of England community engagement sessions. She continues to chair the steering group shaping work for the West Yorkshire Mayoral Authority, the Fair Work Charter.
Ingrid Harris-Haigh - Head of Clinical Services
Ingrid has over 20 years of experience working with women survivors of abuse and trauma in a range of statutory and charity sector agencies.
She brings in-depth knowledge and understanding of specialist trauma psychotherapy, alongside skills and experience in managing serious risk and safeguarding.
Josie Smith - Senior Therapist
Josie joined the team in September 2018 and works part-time as one of our therapists. She has 5 years of experience counselling in trauma and abuse, and also works part-time in private practice.
Josie's background is in Psychology and education, having previously taught Psychology before a career change to become a counsellor.
Sam Ropero - Senior Therapist
Katie - Senior Therapist
Keren Bramman - Finance Manager
Keren has over 15 years experience of working with charities and not-for-profit organisations in operational and finance management roles.
She joined Saffron on a part-time basis in May 2021. Keren has recently completed her AAT Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Professional Accounting.
Danielle Green- Office Manager
Danielle joined our team in February 2020.
Danielle is responsible for overseeing the running of our office and therapy rooms as well as assisting the Chief Executive Officer and Head of Clinical Services. She also supports the whole therapy team.
Clare Sherratt - Associate Fundraiser
Clare’s professional fundraising career started in 2007, and since then, she has worked with several South Yorkshire and National charities that support a variety of causes.
Clare has experience in all types of fundraising. She has been working with Saffron since 2018, with a focus on raising funds from Trusts and Foundations.
Hannah Poulsom - Administrative Assistant
Hannah joined the team in 2021 and provides administrative support to the Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of all Saffron’s activities.
Hannah has worked in hospitality management for a number of years and is excited about her move into the charity sector and using her skills to help make a difference.
Lesley Perrins - Volunteer Therapist
Lesley has over 20 years of experience as a counsellor, much of it under contract to the NHS.
She is now semi-retired, but works as a volunteer therapist for Saffron, and has a small private practice as a clinical supervisor of other counsellors.
Karen Burch - Associate Therapist
Karen is an Accredited Psychotherapist, who practises EMDR and specialises in trauma. She has been a counsellor since 2014 and currently works part time with Saffron.
She works with clients who have experienced sexual abuse/trauma and domestic violence. She also has 1-1 experience of working with those with complex needs.
Gill Godden - Chair of Trustees
Gill currently manages the safeguarding service for the CAMHS service at Sheffield Children's Foundation Trust as the Named Nurse.
During her extensive service in the NHS she has specialised in preventative health approaches, education and safeguarding. She is committed to ensuring that those who have suffered trauma and Domestic Abuse can access timely support to rebuild their lives
Olivia Sinclair - Trustee
Olivia is a Senior Evaluator at a national charity.
After completing her PhD in Criminology, she has worked for the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire and as a University Lecturer.
Olivia has been a trustee for over ten years.
Judith Dodds - Trustee
Judith is a Community Paediatrician at Rotherham General Hospital and has experience in various branches of psychiatry and learning disabilities.
Jude has been a Saffron Trustee since 2009 and is a dedicated campaigner and activist for women’s services.