Our trustees

Whilst each member brings particular expertise to the board, our trustees work as a team to ensure that we make the most of all available resources to give the best chance to children with leukaemia.

The Board of Trustees acts as the governing body of the charity. The trustees do not receive any remuneration or expenses.

The members of the Board of Trustees are:

Eddie O’Gorman OBE(Chairman)

Eddie O’Gorman founded the charity with his late wife Marion in memory of their two children, Paul and Jean, who tragically both died of cancer. Since then, he has devoted his life to the conquest of childhood leukaemia.

Eddie was made an Honorary Fellow of University College London in recognition of the charity’s contribution to cancer sciences in the UK.

The Earl Cadogan, DL

Lord Cadogan has served as a trustee from the beginning.

He has broad experience of charity governance as a trustee of CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA and as Chairman of the Leukaemia Research Fund. This has been instrumental in helping to co-ordinate the research efforts of CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA and the Leukaemia Research Fund, ensuring that resources are used to the best effect.

Dr. Ian Gibson

After a distinguished academic career in biology, Dr. Ian Gibson served as MP for Norwich North for 12 years until he retired in 2009.  

Ian has long been a champion of cancer issues.  During his time in Parliament he chaired the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer, the Cross-Party Inquiry into Childhood Leukaemia and ELF EMF and was a member of the Science and Technology Committee for nine years.  

Ian was a staunch supporter of CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA whilst an MP, and we are delighted that he has renewed his commitment to us by becoming a trustee in 2009.

Professor Denis Henshaw, BSc, PhD

Denis Henshaw is a physicist and Professor of the Human Radiation Effects Team at the University of Bristol. He is one of our programme grant-holders, and chaired our 2004 International Conference on Prevention and Causes of Childhood Leukaemia as well as the 2005 peer-reviewed project grants round.

A long-serving member of our scientific advisory panel, Denis’s input has been crucial in ensuring the highest standards of scientific research are achieved. He joined the Board as a trustee in 2005.

Sandra Mileham

Daughter of Eddie and Marion, Sandra has been the charity’s most dedicated supporter.

She brings specialist knowledge of operational matters, having been involved in almost every aspect of the charity's work over the years.

As a family charity, we were delighted to welcome her to our Board of Trustees in 2005 in the year her father turned 70.

Linda Robson

Best known for her roles in Birds of a Feather and Shine on Harvey Moon, Linda is a committed supporter of CHILDREN with LEUKAEMIA and a long-time personal friend of the O’Gorman family.

Linda has represented the charity at many of our fundraising events and has spearheaded five successful appeals – two with her Birds of a Feather co-star, Pauline Quirke - helping us to raise almost £5 million for our work.

Linda joined our Board of Trustees in 2005.

Rodney Seddon

Following a career in industry, Rodney Seddon has been involved with children's health charities since 1991.

Rodney joined our Board of Trustees in 2009.