Our Trustees

Name: Dr Carol Ann Kelly

Trustee role:  People Sub Group and Quality & Safety Sub Group

Professional job role and company:

I retired from my post as Associate Dean and Reader in Respiratory Care in the Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine at Edge Hill University in 2023.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I am relatively new to the Trust board, joining in April 2024.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I have had a long clinical and academic nursing career and l am passionate about the promotion and provision of high standards of healthcare.  As a resident in the locality for over 20 years. my clinical background brings an understanding of the context of local and national health and social care needs.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

In addition to my role as Trustee, I am also a Governor at Warrington & Halton NHS Trust and I volunteer with Pets As Therapy with my dog, Loops.

Name: Stuart Kelly

Trustee role:  Sits on the Shops and Promotions Boards

Professional job role and company:

I am the Chief Commercial Officer for LRQA, a global organisation that helps companies manage risk around quality, safety, cyber, responsible sourcing, and assets.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I joined in September 2023.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

After starting out in my career as an Environmental Health Officer for the local government, I moved into roles with hotels, casinos and leisure companies, before business ownership of a few different businesses. I've spent the last 20 years helping brands manage risk in their business and supply chains, by being responsible for sales, marketing and account management in global roles.  I have a close connection with the hospice due to close family experiences.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I’m left handed, but play golf right handed - maybe that’s why I am so bad at it!

Name: Carole Hugall

Trustee role:  Chair of the Quality & Safety Sub Group

Professional job role and company:

I retired from the NHS in 2021 after 34 years where I started my career as a physiotherapist and then became a Director of Operations. I was a Board member at various different NHS organisations for over 15 years. I moved into academia in 2021 and am now a Tutor for the Elizabeth Garret Anderson Masters degree Programme at the University of Manchester. I really enjoy supporting the students through this programme and seeing them develop their leadership practice within the NHS and social care.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I have been a Trustee at St Rocco’s for over 5 years now.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I am passionate about providing high quality holistic integrated care to the residents of Warrington and in helping the population of Warrington to live happier and healthier lives.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I love baking and once applied for the Great British Bake Off... I didn't make it to the first episode let alone the final though!

Name: Ian Gleave

Trustee role:  Sits on the People Sub Committee

Professional job role and company:

I am a Freelance HR consultant (semi-retired) with experience in marketing and communications, facilities, health and safety, learning and development.  I have spent 33 years working in HR.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I joined St Rocco’s as a Trustee in July 2023.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I am knowledgeable about employee relations, performance management and management development.  I was approached by another trustee at St Rocco’s, Mags, who mentioned that the hospice would benefit from some additional expertise in HR.  I joined the team and haven’t looked back.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I like walking in the Lake District and Scottish Highlands.

Name: Mags Porter

Trustee role: Chair of the People Committee

Professional job role and company:

I have worked as an independent Organisation and Leadership Development Consultant in a wide range of organisations across all sectors and at all levels.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I have been a Trustee for over 5 years.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I have a track record in and first-hand experience as a manager and leader of individuals and teams, and of developing those whose role it is to help others to learn. I have also taken the lead on delivering development solutions for leaders with strategic and operational focus.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I was previously a trustee of a national charity working with adopted children and also a school governor. I sing in a Chester based choir called a Handbag of Harmonies.

Name: Dr Lemise Saeid

Trustee role:  Part of the Quality & Safety Sub-Group

Professional job role and company:

I am a GP Principle at Fairfield Surgery in Bruche.  I have spent 25+ years in healthcare.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

I joined St Rocco’s as a Trustee in July 2019 so I have been a Trustee for over 5 years.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I am a motivated leader with strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I am a keen runner belonging to Warrington running club and I am a champion for St Rocco’s fundraising, walking the Starlight walk for 10 years!

Name: Russell Scanlon

Professional job role and company:

I have worked in the hospitality sector all my life and I now run my own business, Huddle Hospitality, offering consultancy services to corporate clients, catering & foodservice businesses and other consultants.

How many years have you been a Trustee?

Having been an avid supporter and fundraiser for the hospice since 2022 following my late wife's treatment at St. Rocco's, I joined the Trust Board in January 2024.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

After many years in senior Management and Director positions predominantly focussing on Sales, Marketing & Business Development, I have gained a broad commercial knowledge and some invaluable experience. This helps me support the commercial development and fundraising teams at the hospice.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I won Strictly St Rocco’s in 2022 and was a guest judge in 2023! It's my absolute favourite St. Rocco's event.

Name:   Chris Perkins

Trustee role:  Trustee

Job role and company: I am the Founder of a company called One Objective.

How many years have you been a Trustee? I have recently joined as a Trustee in October 2025.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I bring over 25 years of experience working in commercial organisations with several well-known brands. I hope to apply this expertise to support St. Rocco’s Hospice, particularly in the area of Income Generation.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I live locally and grew up in Great Sankey. I have since lived all around the world and now live back in the Warrington area. I am also a published author and enjoy writing about my beloved Liverpool FC.

Name: Peter Johnstone

Trustee role: Trustee

Job role and company:

I’m a pharmacist by trade and worked in the NHS for 34 years in a variety of roles, including medicines optimisation, public health, and general management.

What interested you in becoming a Trustee?

I’ve lived in Warrington for over 30 years but worked mostly in Liverpool, so I never had the opportunity to do anything for the people of the town. I’m also a trustee of a research funding charity.

What skills and knowledge do you bring to the Trust Board?

I’ve focused much of my career on improving the quality and safety of healthcare services and making them available to the people who need them.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself:

I play alto saxophone in the Warrington Concert Band.