About us Who we are Who we are The Trustees of BRACE are responsible for the good governance and strategic direction of the charity. They ensure that everything done in the name of BRACE is within the guidelines it has set itself and those imposed by the Charity Commission. With this in mind, the Trustees have equipped the Board with wide experience in financial and legal matters, as well as business acumen and knowledge of medical science. The day to day management of the charity is the responsibility of the Chief Executive and other staff, and they are the first point of contact for all enquiries. Please see below to identify the member of staff best placed to deal with your enquiry. The Scientific Advisory Committee is an independent committee of scientists which recommends to the Trustees which applications should be supported, subject to the availability of funds. Our President, Patrons and Ambassadors are committed to helping BRACE achieve its aims in terms of raising awareness of the work BRACE does and to help BRACE in whatever way they can. Honorary President Susan Marshfield MBE Patrons The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of Bristol l The Rt Rev the Lord Bishop of Bristol Ambassadors Beth Britton l Stephanie Cole OBE l Jonathan Dimbleby l Callum Gathercole l Julia Hwang l Sir Martyn Lewis CBE l Geoff Twentyman Trustees Professor Stephen Lisney (Chair of Trustees) l Jane Dare (Deputy Chair) l Robin Battersby l Sue Blatchford l Kate Clarke l Dr Richard Hardie l Peter Lippett l Professor Bridget Lumb l Peter McIlwraith l Dr Mark Norman l Sylvia Perry l Dr Richard Varcoe l Mary Whittington l Moger Woolley l Heledd Wyn Scientific Advisory Committee See How grants are approved for a full list of SAC members Staff Mark Poarch - Chief Executive Amanda Cole - Head of Engagement Heather Baxter - Finance Officer Henry Lowe - Communications & Administration Coordinator Lynda Checkley - Administrative Officer (P/T) Jeanne Clements - Administrative Officer (P/T)