About Us
The Ickle Pickle Children’s Charity aims to give every newborn a chance. We turn gifts from generous people like you into specialised equipment, such as incubators and ventilators, to help your local neonatal unit provide incredible levels of care to very sick babies.
The Ickle Pickles is the only charity that helps hospitals raise money to buy essential equipment for premature babies nationally.
Is there an Ickle Pickle in your life?
The Ickle Pickle who started it all.
Experiencing NICU with my son Charlie was life-changing. For 86 days, we were both grateful and humbled by the staff’s dedication and the life-saving equipment often donated by trusts or individuals.
That journey led us to founding the Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity in 2009, raising funds to support neonatal units. Charlie’s story is one of hope and giving back. Charlie is just one of the 100,000 babies that are treated every year in neonatal units around the UK.
Meet The Team
Andy Marsh – Chairman and Co-Founder
Dad to Charlie, the 28-weeker who inspired the charity. Andy serves as both the strategic mastermind and the creative brain behind the organisation. He is the MC at our larger fundraising events, such as The Incubator Ball and annual Pub Quiz, always ensuring there is energy and humour in the mix! Andy runs a Digital Strategy Agency and is also a keen golfer.
Rachael Marsh – Co-Founder and Trustee
Mum to Charlie – the inspiration behind the charity, born at 28 weeks – and Thomas. Rachael oversees the charity’s daily operations, skilfully juggling a variety of roles within the organisation. Outside of work, she enjoys walking the dog and socialising with friends.
Lorraine Blackburn – Event Project Manager and Fundraiser
As a NICU mum, Lorraine finds it a pleasure and privilege to support families that want to give something back to the neonatal unit that cared for their baby. She gets to work with some wonderful people who take on events to support Ickle Pickles and help us make a big difference to small babies. When she’s not working, you’ll find her spending time with her lovely friends and family.
Kat Khalife – Communications and Marketing Manager
Usually found behind a camera or screen, Kat is a creative talent, managing Ickle Pickles’ brand and communications. A proud mum of two, she loves travelling worldwide with her family.
Hanna Brameld – Community Fundraiser and Peer Support Worker
Hanna is based in South London and is passionate about supporting her local neonatal units at King’s College, Queen Elizabeth and Lewisham Hospital. After four years of full-time twin parenting, she is delighted that her return to work supports families during their NICU journeys.
Tamsyn Roberts – Community Fundraiser and Peer Support Worker
Tamsyn, a NICU mum, offers peer support to help other families navigate their experiences at Croydon, St Helier & Epsom and Pembury Hospitals. In her free time, she enjoys running and is always looking to sign up for a new challenge.
Honey Attridge – Peer Support Worker
Based at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, with experience working in mental health in the NHS, Honey is passionate about supporting parents in having access to the support they need while they navigate their neonatal journey at Portsmouth Hospital. She’s NICU Mum to Sophie, who makes her smile and laugh every day! Honey is so thankful for the care Sophie received and is now giving back.
Michelle Benjama – Charity Fundraising and Trusts Manager
Michelle is responsible for managing our charity grant programme and works closely with teams from the Royal London, Worthing and Chichester neonatal units. One of the favourite parts of her job includes meeting neonatal families and sharing stories. Michelle inspires with her own Ickle Pickle and uses her experience to help other families going through this difficult journey.
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