Our people

Meet the team

Dr Jen Kelly

Chief Executive Officer

Jen Kelly

The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust was founded in memory of my daughter Grace who passed away in 2014. Grace was a loving, caring little girl who above all wanted to help and look after other children. Her legacy, the Trust was set up to do just that, to help other children as I know this is exactly what she would have wanted.

I am so proud of all Grace has achieved and am grateful to everyone that has helped to make this possible. As both a bereaved parent and a General Practitioner, I am in the unusual position of being able to experience the problems of childhood cancer both from the viewpoint as a clinician but also as a parent. I hope that in time, our work will make a big difference to children fighting cancer.

Kerry Grindon

Marketing and Operations Manager

Kerry Grindon

I joined the Trust in May 2024 having worked for 15 years within the corporate sector. My background is HR and Marketing, and I am so pleased to have found a role where I can utilise my skills set to make a positive difference within our community.

I live in Worcester with my husband and daughter – they keep me very busy outside of work! In my spare time I love yoga, spending time with friends and the great outdoors – hiking, running, or camping.

I have witnessed first-hand the amazing support the Trust provided my friend when his family needed it the most. I now feel extremely lucky to be given the opportunity to be a part of the future growth of the Trust and join such a dedicated team creating an incredible legacy for beautiful Grace.

Sarah Tarry

Family Support Manager

Sarah Tarry

I joined the team in 2021, having previously worked for the NHS for almost 20 years as part of the 0-19 Startingwell Public Health Nursing Team. My role of Family Support Worker at The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust gave me a new challenge whilst enabling me to use the skills and knowledge gained within the NHS. I have helped the Family Support service to grow and flourish and I was delighted to be offered the role of Family Support Team Lead in 2023, and the role of Family Support Team Manager in 2024.. I continue to support Families within Herefordshire and Worcestershire providing both practical and emotional support and I am also the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Charity.

I feel privileged and honoured to be part of such a fabulous team and will continue the legacy that beautiful Grace left behind, whilst ensuring that no family should feel alone as they go through their Childhood Cancer journey.

Kirsty Murray

Income Generation Manager

Kirsty Murray

I joined the Trust in April 2025 after over 6 years in the Hospice fundraising sector. I started working in charity following a 12-year career in finance to work for the hospice that cared for my daughter before she passed away. I take comfort and pride in being able to use my skills and experience to help those going through a similar journey to my own.

Based in Gloucestershire with my partner David our house is busy with our 4 kids between us, the pet tortoise Nova and an unbelievable amount of Lego. When I’m not fundraising, we love to be outside, stargazing and trekking in mountains. I am a huge Disney fan, try to visit every year and my nickname is Tink after Tinkerbell.

I am honoured to be a part of the Grace Kelly family and can’t wait to see what such an incredible team can achieve – to grow further and help even more families affected by a devastating diagnosis.

Olivia Brady

Family Support Worker

Olivia Brady

I joined the trust in 2025 after deciding to take a leap and follow my new found dream of Family Support Work. I have over 8 years experience working in childcare as well as a BA Hons degree in Early Childhood Studies. I have gained a variety of experience working with children and families in early years settings and primary schools.

I am so excited about joining the trust and being part of the team. I hope to make a difference to the families and children I support and am thrilled to have the opportunity to work in honour of Grace and carry on her legacy through helping others.

Joanne Jones

Family Support Worker

Joanne Jones

I joined the Trust in October 2025 after deciding it was time for a new direction in my career. For the past 18 years, I have worked as a Children’s Nurse within the NHS, providing care to children with both acute or longer-term health needs, with a particular focus on Childhood Cancer. During that time, I had the privilege of supporting children and their families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives, witnessing not only the impact cancer treatment has on their health but also the emotional and financial struggles they face.

Having worked alongside Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust for many years and seen first-hand the difference their support makes to families, I am beyond excited to now be part of the team and continue helping them through my role as Family Support Worker. It is an honour to continue Grace’s legacy and to ensure that no family has to face this journey alone. My ambition is to continue making a positive difference to families every step of the way.

Abbie Bissell-Blazier

Charity Fundraiser

Abbie Bissell-Blazier

I joined the Trust in 2024, bringing with me lots experience from my long and rewarding career in the hospitality industry. Starting as a chef, I eventually transitioned into event sales and management, honing skills that I now passionately apply to support this vital cause.

Based in Kidderminster, I share my home with my wonderful husband and our four beloved cats, who are like our children. When I’m not dedicating my time to the Trust, I love to explore new places, cooking for my friends and family, tending to my garden, and enjoying long, peaceful walks.

I am delighted to be a part of the Grace Kelly Team, and look forward to working with you to contribute to the fight against childhood cancer. Thank you for visiting our website, and I hope you find the information and support you need here. Together, we can make a difference.

Georgina Balfour

Operations Assistant

Georgina Balfour

I joined The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust in 2026 as Operations Assistant, bringing experience in operations, systems and processes within the charity sector, with me. I really enjoy using systems and data to help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes and to make sure families and supporters have the best possible experience when they interact with the Trust.

I’m based in Worcester with my husband and our demanding but very lovable Border Collie, Bonnie, who keeps us on our toes. When I’m not at work, I love travelling, exploring new places, going to quiz nights, and spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy continuing to learn and develop a deeper understanding of Salesforce.

I’m delighted to be part of the Grace Kelly team and feel proud to play a small part in the vital work the Trust does to support children with cancer and their families.

Meet the trustees

Our Trustees are the individuals who hold the ultimate responsibility for the governing of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust and directing how it is managed and run. Our Trustees work on a purely voluntary basis, and for this we are extremely grateful.

We are lucky to have a great team of enthusiastic, dedicated Trustees who give their time to ensure the charity is run in the correct way and to the very best of our abilities. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Trustees, both past and present, for their time and dedication to helping support the work of the charity.

Victoria Billings

Chairperson

Victoria Billings

I’m extremely proud to chair the Trust. As a founding member, the Trust is a big part of my life and one that is very close to my heart.

Grace was my daughter’s friend since they were babies. I am honoured to have known her and to support her incredible legacy with her wonderful mum and Founder of the Trust.

My professional background is in Marketing, I also love getting involved in all aspects of company culture and employee engagement. I bring my experience of working in a global business to developing a national charity and I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together so far.

I live in Droitwich with my husband and 2 daughters, they keep me very busy. In my spare time, I like to go the gym and spend time with friends.

I look forward to shaping the future of our wonderful charity and to be able to support families when they need us the most.

Alicia Kelly

Trustee

Alicia Kelly

I’m a mum-of-three who has lived in Worcestershire for many years. As a journalist of 15 years – most recently working as a news editor across six local news titles – I have had the privilege telling extraordinary stories of people living in our county. It has given me an insight into both the challenging situations faced by individuals and families and the incredible way in which many cope even when life is difficult.

As a trustee of the Trust, I hope to be able to contribute to the wonderful work the charity does to support families whose children have been affected by cancer.

Nicolas Francis

Trustee

Darren Wilkins

Trustee

Darren Wilkins

Worcestershire born and bred, husband to my beautiful wife and father to our two children, I am a dedicated, well connected and respected businessman with my core values in providing exceptional support and services throughout the Worcestershire area to the local business community. Family is very important to me and with that I’m passionate about charity work, in particular supporting children’s charities and the unique challenges they face. As the Managing Director of City Signs for over 26 years, Group Leader of Sterling Networks and Sterling Education Group and a Worcestershire Ambassador, I have a broad spectrum of skills that I offer as a Trustee of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. GKCCT is a charity close to my heart with family link through my eldest sister who runs her own Worcester based Dance School where she taught Grace to dance.

Tracey Marlow-Jones

Trustee

Tracey Marlow- Jones

Hi, I'm Tracey, Director of Indegu Ltd, an eLearning company based in Worcester. My professional journey includes a background in teaching adults within Adult Community Learning and Further Education. Beyond my work, you'll find me at the gym, or enjoying quality time socialising with friends and family.

In 2018, I met a member of the GKCCT team and learned about the incredible work this charity accomplishes in memory of Grace. Witnessing the charity's growth and evolution since then has been a pleasure.

I've contributed to the charity since initially meeting them, lending my expertise to create eLearning materials and participating in various fundraising events. My family is equally committed; my two boys took the plunge, quite literally, leaping from the sky to support the charity (they’re braver than me), while my husband, Adam, contributes through fundraising initiatives and providing IT support.

Looking ahead, I'm excited about the opportunity to deepen my involvement as a Trustee. It's a role I embrace with pride and honour, being able to contribute to the continued success of this remarkable team.

Sarah Rose

Trustee

Sarah Rose

Having been a keen supporter and advocate for the vital work of the Trust since its foundation, I am delighted and very proud to have the opportunity to serve as a Trustee.

I was born and grew up in Worcester and have been proud to count Grace’s family as friends for the majority of my life. I am honoured to now play a small part in helping them to realise their vision for supporting families who are impacted by Childhood Cancer, and their pioneering work to ensure better information for medical professionals and more effective and kinder treatment for children.

My professional background is in HR and I specialise in Organisational Development. I bring my professional experience of working with some of the world’s best-known organisations, as well as with scaling businesses to help the Trust to evolve and develop in service of its charitable aims.

I live in Surrey with my husband and 3 children. When not working or caring for my family, I am passionate about rugby, the theatre and reading, and am learning to play the piano.

Our people

Meet the team

Dr Jen Kelly

Chief Executive Officer

Kerry Grindon

Marketing and Operations Manager

Sarah Tarry

Family Support Manager

Kirsty Murray

Income Generation Manager

Olivia Brady

Family Support Worker

Joanne Jones

Family Support Worker

Abbie Bissell-Blazier

Charity Fundraiser

Georgina Balfour

Operations Assistant

Meet the trustees

Victoria Billings

Alicia Kelly

Nicolas Francis

Darren Wilkins

Tracey Marlow-Jones

Sarah Rose

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