Patricia Hughes, Chairperson

Patricia Hughes is a senior nursing leader with extensive experience across provider,
system, and regional levels. Currently serving as Associate Director: Nursing
Practice, she is widely respected for her unwavering commitment to improving patient
care quality and fostering a just, compassionate culture.
Patricia has held several high-impact roles, including Director of Nursing where she led
initiatives that significantly improved workforce stability, reduced agency spend, and
enhanced compliance with mandatory training. Her leadership in safeguarding, infection
prevention, patient experience, and quality governance has been instrumental in driving
excellence across services.
She has successfully led culture transformation in oncology, spearheaded award-
winning palliative care projects, and served as CQC Executive Lead, ensuring full
regulatory compliance. Her strategic oversight and clinical expertise have consistently
delivered measurable improvements in patient safety, staff engagement, and operational
performance.
Patricia is known for her visible leadership, kind and compassionate approach, and her 
ability to role model positive behaviours that inspire teams and elevate standards of care.

Alexis Foster, Trustee

“I am a researcher at the University of Sheffield, specialising in evaluating third sector organisations, including supporting them to develop their skills and systems to be able to demonstrate their impact. As part of my work, I have evaluated national services for people experiencing loneliness, supported organisations to develop service-user questionnaires and written funding grants.  Before becoming a researcher, I worked in and with third sector organisations, developing and delivering support services – including to carers and people facing socioeconomic barriers. I was interested in becoming a trustee as I enjoy supporting smaller organisations with their development.”

Victoria Clarke- Brown, Treasurer

“Victoria is an award winning qualified accountant and Chartered Director with over 30 years experience in various manufacturing organisations and an experienced NED and charity Treasurer and Trustee.

Finance Director for Kitlocker.com, she is also a member of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire, is an Ambassador for the Institute of Directors, Independent Chair of the HLM & LD Employee Ownership Trust, a guardian of the Sheffield Assay Office and Trustee and Treasurer of the South Yorkshire Community Foundation.”

Samantha Headford, Trustee

“My Current role is an Enterprise Co-ordinator, supporting Careers Leaders in schools and colleges. With 15 years of experience in the field of careers education. I have successfully helped students identify their strengths, interests, and careers paths. My goal is to bridge the gap between education and the workforce by fostering partnerships between schools, businesses, and community organisations. So when the opportunity came up to become a trustee for The Suit Works it was the ideal charity for me to volunteer with. I also have my own lived experience of needing a helping hand to help onto my next step in the past.