Helen was co-opted to the St Basils Business Support & Audit sub-committee in 2016 and joined the main Board in 2019.  She is now Chair of BSAC and Vice-Chair of St Basils.

Helen retired in 2026 and prior to that was Chief Financial Officer at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (2017-2026) and Director of Finance and Resources at Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust (2003-2017).

She has lived and worked in Munich, Manchester and Edinburgh before returning to Birmingham with her family.  She studied at Munich and Manchester Universities and has worked in finance in charities and not-for-profit organisations throughout her career.

She is honoured to be able to help support the vital work of St Basils.