Posted 11 February 2025

Welcome to Antonia Reed and Emma Jenkins, our newest Trustees who are joining Sands' Board.

Sands' Chair of Trustees David Hall spoke to us about appointing the new Board members and the different strengths and experiences they bring to this important voluntary role.

"I'm delighted to welcome Antonia and Emma to the Sands Board of Trustees. They each bring different and valuable talents and experience to their role, and all understand personally the lifelong impact that pregnancy and baby loss has for parents and families.

"I am confident that with the great Board that we now have in place, an amazing staff team and the whole Sands community working together we will continue to grow and be there for every family and every baby that needs us. 

"Sands does much more than it’s ever done before – yet there is always so much more that’s needed.” 

- David Hall, Chair of Sands' Board of Trustees

More about Antonia Reed

Sands provided unwavering support during Antonia's time of need, particularly after their second pregnancy loss in 2024. Antonia has over 15 years of People and Culture experience, and is a Chartered Fellow CIPD (the professional body for HR and people development); she is delighted to be able to bring this experience to Sands.

Antonia Reed, Sands Trustee. The photo is black and white. Antonia is pictured from head to shoulders. She is a white woman who has shoulder length straight hair. She is wearing glasses, a white top and a patterned scarf

"I am incredibly honoured and proud to have been appointed as a Trustee for Sands, a cause that means so much, to so many. As a People and Culture professional, I bring extensive experience in this field and am eager to contribute my expertise to the Sands Board. 

"Joining Sands allows me to bring together my professional experience, with a cause deeply meaningful to me. I look forward to being part of this exciting new chapter, as we develop the new strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and support for every family and baby in need."

- Antonia Reed

More about Emma Jenkins

Emma Jenkins has 20 years’ experience in the voluntary sector, including roles in partnerships, strategy and practice change, most recently as the Director of Change at the Youth Endowment Fund. She hopes to draw on this experience to help Sands continue to provide the care and support bereaved families need. 

Emma’s beautiful twin boys, Jacob and Leon, died in 2019. Sands’ compassion and support helped her family through their loss, and she continues to draw strength from the North East London Sands community. 

Emma Jenkins is pictured from head to shoulders, looking toward the camera. She has brown eyes, shoulder length straight brown hair and is wearing a dark blue roll-neck jumper

"Sands was there for us through the loss of our beautiful twin boys, offering advice, understanding and a community that still supports us. I'm honoured to join as a trustee to help ensure other bereaved families receive the same care, compassion and connection."

- Emma Jenkins 

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Sands, and it also holds legal liability. 

Find out more about how Sands’ Board of Trustees are appointed by our Nominations Committee, and more information about how Sands is governed.