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Board of Trustees

  • Charles Mindenhall Trustee Babyzone

    Charles Mindenhall, Chair

    Charles Mindenhall is Co-Founder of Blenheim Chalcot, a leading global venture builder, where he has helped build over 40 companies since 1998.

    He serves as Chair of OnSide Youth Zones and Future Youth Zone in Barking and Dagenham, and is a trustee of Mental Health Innovations, launched from the Royal Foundation’s Heads Together programme.

    Charles holds an MA in Philosophy and Psychology from Christ Church, Oxford University, and previously worked at Monitor Company.

     

  • Jyoti Cushion Trustee Babyzone

    Jyoti Cushion

    Jyoti is Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Blenheim Chalcot, advising its portfolio companies across sectors including financial services.

    She was previously General Legal Counsel at TDX Group (a Blenheim Chalcot business) for ten years until its sale to Equifax in 2014, and before that worked in private practice specialising in commercial litigation.

    Jyoti lives in Nottingham with her two teenage daughters and three dogs, who collectively test most of her patience.

  • Lara Mindenhall Trustee Babyzone

    Lara Mindenhall

    Lara is Co-Founder and Trustee of Babyzone, with a background spanning strategy, marketing, and technology ventures at Blenheim Chalcot.

    She was a Strategy Consultant at Monitor Company, VP of Consumer Marketing at EMI Music, and is also a Trustee of On the Edge Conservation, having previously served with Operation Smile.

    Lara holds an MBA from INSEAD, an MSc in Economics from the University of Oxford, and an Honours degree from the University of Cape Town.

     

     

  • Lucy Elwes Trustee Babyzone

    Lucy Elwes

    Lucy is a founding partner of Theleme Partners, a global investment firm based in London, managing assets on behalf of institutional clients.

    She has over 20 years’ experience in investment management, and holds a degree in Modern Languages from Christ Church, Oxford, as well as the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

    Lucy is committed to supporting women in finance through her volunteer work with GAIN (Girls Are Investors) and serves on the Christ Church Development Board.

  • Sarah Hesz Trustee Babyzone

    Sarah Hesz

    Sarah is an Associate Director at The Royal Foundation’s Centre for Early Childhood and has spent the past eight years working in parent tech start-ups.

    She co-founded Mush, an app supporting new mums’ mental health through community, and is a Non-Executive Director at childcare platform Bubble. Mush enabled hundreds of thousands of meetups and friendships for parents.

    Sarah previously spent a decade in advertising in London and Boston, specialising in new business and growth. 

  • Paddy Radcliffe Trustee Babyzone

    Paddy Radcliffe

    Paddy is Interim CEO of The Peel Institute, a 125-year-old community organisation based in Clerkenwell, London.

    He has nearly 20 years’ experience working with charities, public bodies, social enterprises, and community organisations, holding roles as Chair, CEO, and advisor. He is passionate about achieving sustainable, inter-generational social impact.

    Earlier in his career, Paddy worked in marketing in London and South Africa, and once made a successful appearance on Dragons’ Den.

Babyzone Team

  • Katelyn Babyzone

    Katelyn Fyvie, General Manager

    Katelyn is responsible for operational strategy, team development, and the execution of high-impact projects at Babyzone.

    She brings experience in commercial strategy, marketing, events, and client services, and before joining Babyzone, worked in the commercial team at Fospha, as well as in roles at Bio&Me and Media Host Group in South Africa.

    Katelyn is passionate about driving meaningful impact through organisational growth and innovation.
  • Will Babyzone

    Will Brackwell, Director of Partnerships

    Will is responsible for external partnerships, income strategy, and national expansion at Babyzone.

    He brings experience in operations leadership and strategic planning, and before joining Babyzone, worked as Vice President of Operations and Chief of Staff at a sustainability-focused infrastructure start-up, following an early career as an Infantry Officer in the military.

    Will is passionate about building impactful partnerships and scaling mission-driven organisations to create positive social change.
  • Isobel Babyzone

    Isobel Barker, Chief of Staff

    Isobel is responsible for driving strategic alignment, enabling cross-functional execution, and supporting executive decision-making across the organisation.

    She brings experience in healthtech operations and partnerships, and before joining Babyzone, worked at AllMyHealth as Founder's Associate and Partnerships Lead, where she supported initiatives to improve outcomes for rare disease patients.

    Isobel is passionate about building systems and products that empower families and caregivers.

  • Natalie

    Natalie Allibon, Marketing & Communications Executive

    Natalie leads Babyzone’s marketing strategy, content development, and digital presence.

    She brings experience in campaign planning, content creation, and event management, and previously worked at Blenheim Chalcot, supporting both the central team and portfolio ventures.

    Natalie is passionate about using digital channels to build inclusive networks and amplify impactful stories.

     
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    Jessica Barnaschone, Head of Babyzone Croydon and Babyzone Hammersmith & Fulham

    Jessica is responsible for leading Babyzone delivery in Croydon and Hammersmith & Fulham, as well as overseeing safeguarding.

    She brings experience as a primary school teacher, early years educator, and trainer.

    Jessica is passionate about helping families positively impact the home learning environment to improve outcomes for children.

  • Carragh Babyzone

    Carragh Garrity, Head of Babyzone Blackburn and Babyzone Wigan

    Carragh leads Babyzone in Blackburn and Wigan, overseeing programme delivery, partnerships and staff development.

    She holds a degree in Health & Social Care and has 15 years’ experience in early years. Before Babyzone, she led a Family Support service at Home-Start.

    Carragh is passionate about perinatal mental health and committed to reducing isolation and helping every child feel safe.

     

     

     

  • Perre Babyzone

    Perre Daniel, Head of Babyzone Barking & Dagenham

    Perre leads Babyzone delivery in Barking & Dagenham, working closely with practitioners and partners to connect families with local support and learning opportunities.

    She brings a background that includes roles in membership coordination, artist liaison, and project management, with over a decade’s experience delivering high-profile campaigns and events.

    Perre is passionate about creating welcoming, inspiring spaces where families feel supported and empowered to nurture their children’s early development.

  • Naomi Babyzone

    Naomi Tracey, Head of Babyzone Barnet

    Naomi leads Babyzone delivery in Barnet, working with practitioners and partners to connect families with local support and learning.

    She brings experience in working with early years and their families, along side child Psychology studies and before joining Babyzone, has been working with families in the boroughs of Brent and Ealing for over a decade.

    Naomi is passionate about helping children thrive and empowering parents to support their growth at home.

     

     

  • Liz Babyzone

    Liz Kemp, Head of Babyzone Warrington

    Liz leads Babyzone Warrington and serves as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting families through early childhood development and community-based care.

    With over 18 years’ experience, she has dedicated her career to working with disadvantaged and vulnerable families through outreach and support services.

    She takes a compassionate, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approach, creating safe, nurturing spaces where children thrive and families feel respected, empowered, and supported. 

     

  • Heena Operations Officer Babyzone B&D

    Heena, Operations Officer at Babyzone Barking & Dagenham

  • Anneka Operations Officer Babyzone Croydon

    Anneka, Operations Officer at Babyzone Croydon

  • Resty Operations Officer Babyzone Croydon

    Resty, Operations Officer at Babyzone Croydon

  • Kasia Operations Officer Babyzone Croydon

    Kasia, Operations Officer at Babyzone Croydon

  • Carly Operations Officer Babyzone B&D

    Carly, Operations Officer at Babyzone Barking & Dagenham

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    Shannon, Operations Officer at Babyzone Barking & Dagenham

  • Tannaz Operations Officer Babyzone Barnet

    Tannaz, Operations Officer at Babyzone Barnet

  • Leanne Operations Officer Babyzone Warrington

    Leanne, Operations Officer at Babyzone Warrington

  • Ramatoulaya Operations Officer Babyzone H&F

    Ramatoulaya, Operations Officer at Babyzone Hammersmith & Fulham

  • Rita Operations Officer Babyzone H&F

    Rita, Operations Officer at Babyzone Hammersmith & Fulham

  • Isabelle Operations Officer Babyzone Warrington

    Isabelle, Operations Officer at Babyzone Warrington

  • Johana Operations Officer Babyzone Barnet

    Johana, Operations Officer at Babyzone Barnet

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    Claire, Operations Officer at Babyzone Barking & Dagenham

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