About us
The people behind it
Kindness Counts UK is run by volunteers. Nobody here takes a wage — every person on this page gives their time because they think it matters.
Who's who
Our team
Between them they run three hubs, a charity shop, a gift shop, the weekly clubs and everything that goes on in the schools.
Mr John Cross
President
Michelle Carter
Founder and Chairlady
Pauline (Polly) Hernen
Vice Chairlady
Dominique Swirles
Business Development Manager and PA to the CEO
Peter Kelly
Assistant Business Development Manager
Mr Keith Carter
Treasurer
Dave Bannister
Finance Manager
Natalie Parkinson
Hub Manager
Elaine Smith
Assistant Hub Manager
Sarah Hunter
Counsellor
Harry Wilson
Lifesaving and first aid
Rhonda Holden
RMH English Tuition
Governance
Our trustees
Kindness Counts UK is a registered charity, number 1195961. Our trustees are legally responsible for the charity — for how it’s run, how money is spent, and for keeping the people who come to us safe.
- Michelle Ann Carter
- Natalie Parkinson
- Calum Ian Baxter
- Sarah Hunter
- Keith Carter
- Chyna Louise Courtney
- Pauline Hernen
- David Bannister
- Dominique Swirles
Our entry on the Charity Commission register is public, and you can look us up there any time.
Help out
There's room for more of us
Every name on this page started by turning up. If you can give an hour a week, or an afternoon a month, or just a hand at an event, we’d be glad of it.
You don't need experience