Sands’ Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Sands, and it also holds legal liability. This means that the Board:
- Defines Sands’ long-term direction – furthering its objects or purposes as set out in the Articles of Association (our governing document)
- Makes sure that Sands is effectively and properly run with legal and other obligations met.
Here you can get to know each of Trustees better.
When you're ready, you can find out more about how Sands is governed.
David Hall - Chair
David's son Ruaridh died shortly after he was born in April 1996, and his role is driven by the wish to ensure that bereaved parents receive the best possible care, and to save babies’ lives. David was appointed as Chair of Trustees in 2024.
Sangeeta Agnihotri - joint Vice-Chair
Sangeeta is a consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology in Barts Health Trust, London. She was appointed as joint Vice-Chair of Trustees in 2024.
Sarah Threadgould - joint Vice-Chair
Sands was a lifeline for Sarah and her husband Andrew when they lost their son, Jacob, at birth in 2005. She was appointed as joint Vice-Chair of Trustees in 2024.
Neil Ferris - Treasurer
Neil is a father to Zachary and Noah, and to Adam, who was born sleeping in 2009. Since then, Neil has seen the tremendous support that Sands has given to bereaved families, and the contribution it has made to saving babies lives. He was appointed as Treasurer in 2024.
Roxanne Burrows - Trustee
Roxanne works for the NHS and is mum to three children. Her family turned to Sands for support after the death of their middle child, Kaitlyn.
Professor Sarah Stock - Trustee
Sarah is a Consultant Obstetrician at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh.
Kelly Williams, Trustee
Kelly is a Lead Midwife for the Genomics Service in North Thames at UCL Partners and previously worked as a bereavement midwife.
Emma Jenkins, Trustee
Emma has 20 years’ experience in the voluntary sector. Sands’ compassion and support helped her family through their loss when Emma’s beautiful twin boys, Jacob and Leon, died in 2019.
Antonia Reed, Trustee
Antonia has over 15 years of People and Culture experience. Sands provided unwavering support during Antonia's time of need, particularly after their second pregnancy loss in 2024.