Our passionate and dedicated team brings together a diverse range of skills, expertise and experiences to deliver exceptional support.
Our Staff
Lisa Griffiths, CEO
Lisa joined the Bracken Trust as a Trustee in October 2021 and took over the role as Chair in September 2023, she was appointed CEO in April 2024. Lisa has a background in employment law and employee relations starting in the private sector in retail and then moving into the public sector and local government where she held a strategic HR role managing corporate change programmes for organisational design and development. For Lisa, working in the third sector and being able to help cancer patients and their family members and carers is a real privilege. Being part of such a dedicated team of professional colleagues and wonderful volunteers is a daily joy.
Liz Lewis
Liz has worked at the Bracken Trust in the position of Senior Nurse since November 2021. Prior to this she was a Relief Nurse while also working as a Specialist Nurse in the NHS, and her background is District Nursing. She feels it is a privilege to be part of the Bracken Trust and feels passionate about the support the Trust offers.
Pam Morris
Pam is our Wellbeing Coordinator, one of her key roles is to to look after our Group Activities.
Claire Eggerton
Claire is the Finance Manager and joined the Trust in September 2024.
Emma Coates
Emma is the Charity Fundraiser for the Trust.
Chris Dunne
Chris is the Fundraising Manager for the Trust.
Hazel Morgan
Reception/Administration team; Hazel’s work pattern is Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 9am-5pm.
Jayne Lyons
Reception/Administration team; Jayne’s work pattern is Thursday and Friday: 9am-5pm. She also has her own Homeopathic practice in Builth Wells.
Our Nurses
Janice
Janice has worked in a variety of clinical settings as well as community health and support, and has experience in palliative nursing with the elderly.
Sarah
As a Registered Nurse, Sarah has worked in both hospital and community settings, providing cancer and palliative care for most of her career. She also lectures in cancer and palliative care at University.
Julie
Julie has worked in cancer care for most of her career, mainly in chemotherapy. She has also worked with cancer clinical trials and lymphoedema management.
Our Counsellors
Mathew
Mathew has been a Counsellor at the Bracken Trust since 2013.
Gwyn
Gwyn is a Person Centred & Integrative Counsellor with a background in Complementary therapies & teaching. She loves all things in nature, and enjoys relaxing with a good book and her many pets.
Our Therapists
Sylvia – Head Complementary Therapist
Sylvia is our head complementary therapist. Qualifying as a SEN in 1981 she has subsequently qualified as a Reflexologist, Bowen Therapist, Lymphatic Bowen Therapist, MSTR (scar tissue work) and a medical Acupuncturist. She has been a Holistic Therapy Tutor at Coleg Powys and has her own practice as well as working at the Bracken Trust.
Oksana
I am a dedicated and qualified spa and holistic therapist with 18 years of experience in the wellness industry, including 17 rewarding years at The Bracken Trust since 2008. My journey began with a master’s degree in Chemistry, which I earned before moving to the UK in 2005. I strive to combine my educational background with practical experience to offer thoughtful and compassionate care in holistic therapies.
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