Services Coordinator

Louise has over 20 years’ experience across the voluntary, community and statutory sectors. As Services Coordinator, Louise leads CareDogs’ service delivery across all five of our London boroughs, overseeing partnerships and group walk services and ensuring everything runs smoothly on the ground. Her background includes supporting adults with learning disabilities through the organisation and delivery of inclusive activities.

Volunteer & Client Coordinator

Julia began as a volunteer for CareDogs in 2022 alongside her cockapoo, Obi, before joining the staff team in 2025. As Client and Volunteer Coordinator, Julia leads on volunteer recruitment, coordination across our events, and oversees our befriending service and client relationships. She brings hands-on experience and a strong understanding of the service, having been part of CareDogs from the ground up.

Charity Manager

Kate has worked within the charity sector for a decade, with extensive experience across the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. She has delivered successful projects in partnership with Comic Relief, London Sport, and the NHS. Kate ensures CareDogs’ mission is reflected in its plans and services, leading the wider team and working closely with trustees.

Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator

Laura has worked as a journalist for almost 20 years before moving into the charity sector. Laura brings with her a wealth of management experience, having previously led large-scale international editorial teams. Laura coordinates CareDogs’ fundraising and marketing strategy, to strengthen community connections and raise awareness of our work.

Volunteer Recruitment

Alison and her adorable golden retriever, Maple, were CareDogs befrienders before Allison, who is passionate about volunteering and dogs, decided to jump aboard the operational volunteer team to combine both. Allison supports with recruiting and onboarding new befrienders. Allison lives with her husband, Maple and the newest addition to the family, a second golden retriever called Millie.

Community Ambassador

Lynne volunteers with CareDogs as an Ambassador alongside her labradoodle, Kiara, helping to raise awareness of our work and connect more people with the service. She also volunteers as a befriender and at our group walks, bringing a strong understanding of the service and supporting both clients and the wider community.

Group Walk Steward

Christian is a recent graduate eager to begin a career in financial services. Alongside his professional ambitions, he’s a committed volunteer who finds purpose in supporting community projects and enjoys volunteering with CareDogs. Christian stays active and while he doesn’t have a pet as of now, he plans to welcome one into his life in the future.

Group Walk Steward

Emma volunteers for three organisations. Being a big animal lover, Emma fits right in with our team, here at CareDogs. Emma has a cat and a dog and is a member of Croydon Mencap. Emma attends our group walks, ensuring everyone participating knows the route. Emma is also responsible for encouraging participants on our walks.

Founder & Chair of Trustees

Delphine is a writer and speaker who was named one of WACL’s (Women In Advertising and Communications) Future Leaders. She founded CareDogs in tribute of her family rescues, Ricko, Darcy and Dora who brought companionship and community to her childhood. She now has two adopted pets of her own: Nola, a Belgian Malinois mix and Dill, a calico cat.

Trustee (Treasurer)

Alex is a chartered accountant (ICAEW). Having spent eight years at Deloitte, he worked with and advised a number of businesses on their financial reporting controls, forecasting and accounting. He loves dogs but currently has two cats: Rodney and Murphy.

Trustee (Marketing)

With a decade of experience in fashion marketing, Melanie has a proven track record in digital, social media, and brand strategy. She now works in a consultancy that advises the public sector on decarbonisation and sustainability, reflecting her deep commitment to both environmental stewardship and community service. She has a cat called ShadowMark and two family ChowChows called Boo and Mackie. 

Trustee (Fundraising)

Debbie has worked with charities her entire career and was an associate lecturer at Chichester University, helping to teach the next generation of fundraisers. In 2009, she set up a consultancy - Inspired Fundraising - supporting not-for-profits such as Macmillan, WWF, and Amnesty, alongside smaller local causes, to help develop their fundraising strategies and campaigns. Debbie has a rescue lurcher called Tessa who likes sausages, zoomies and sofas (in that order).

Trustee (Legal)

As trainee solicitor at an international law firm, Paloma has undertaken seats in both contentious and non-contentious areas of law, as well as providing pro bono legal services for Unicef. She is a keen netball player and her family have a chocolate Lab named Oscar.

Trustee (HR)

Felicity is People Director for a fast-growing FinTech company. She has helped to scale the business from 40 to more than 90 employees and was awarded Credit Strategy's Rising Star (Commercial Credit) at Women in Credit 2019. She has a Maine Coon called Peach.

Trustee (Governance)

John is a strategic advisor with over 30 years’ experience in sustainability, governance, and commercial leadership. He has held senior roles at the Carbon Trust and previously chaired an animal‑welfare charity, reflecting his long‑standing commitment to community wellbeing and animals. At any time, there is likely to be rescue cats living with him while they look for their forever home.

Alex is a Product Manager with an engineering background with over seven years experience in website development. Currently working at a fast-growing fin-tech company, he is enthusiastic about leveraging technology for social good. Alex has never had any pets but has dabbled with tamagotchis in the past.