Kayte West
Head of Charity Services
With a background in teaching and a master’s degree in Cultural Heritage and Resource Management, Kayte has held roles in several Hampshire primary schools and museums. She has a passion for social and local history and connecting communities to their local heritage by facilitating shared experiences. She enjoys working in partnership with other organisations, and has built strong links with Hampshire Library Service, to bring our projects to life. Outside of work Kayte enjoys swimming, reading, and creative activities.
Lauren Tompkins
Project Co-ordinator
I am originally from South Africa and have had many different careers over the years, but I found my calling when I joined the care sector.
I am proud to be a Project Co-ordinator for The Memory Box Foundation as I am passionate about the goals and purpose of the charity. I hope that with my years of experience working with young people and the elderly, and my understanding of dementia, I will be able support The Foundation to achieve its aims.
Trustees
Michael Hodson
Chair of Trustees
Mike is a technologist and successful business owner who has lived and worked in Hampshire for over 20 years. With an engineering degree from Southampton University, Mike has also lived in Silicon Valley, California and has worked with some of the most famous high-tech companies in the world.
Tracey Cotterill
I am an activity coordinator at a Ringwood nursing home, where I have worked for the last 10 years. I have varied experience working with young people, disabled people, and the elderly.
With a degree in Fine Art, I have run arts and crafts workshops, and have also exhibited and sold my own arts and crafts.
I am honoured and excited to be Trustee for The Memory Box Foundation. I hope to be able to share some of my understanding of the needs of people with dementia and how we can expand The Memory Box Foundation experience to those who will benefit and find new and creative ways of raising funds to do so.