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  1. About us
  2. Our Patrons and Trustees

Our Patrons and Trustees

Meet Daisy Chain's Patrons and Trustees...

Albert Dicken - Patron

Albert has been a driving force behind Daisy Chain from its inception, supporting founder Lesley Hanson, managing the purchase of its farm and since then continuing to support and help develop the project. He served as Chair of the Trustees until he stepped down and became a patron in November 2015. Read more

Published: 17th October, 2016

Updated: 8th May, 2017

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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Anna Kennedy OBE - Patron

Middlesbrough born Anna accepted the role as Patron in 2014 in a bid to boost the profile of the charity. Read more

Published: 15th October, 2016

Updated: 8th May, 2017

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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Ian Kinnery

Chair of Trustees Read more

Published: 14th October, 2016

Updated: 7th November, 2018

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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Alison Tasker

Alison Tasker

Trustee Read more

Published: 13th October, 2016

Updated: 8th November, 2018

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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Edwin Pugh

Edwin Pugh MBE

Trustee Read more

Published: 13th October, 2016

Updated: 6th November, 2018

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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Elaine McLaine-Wood

Trustee Read more

Published: 12th October, 2016

Updated: 8th May, 2017

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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Emma Hansford

Emma Hansford

Trustee Read more

Published: 11th October, 2016

Updated: 14th August, 2019

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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Ian Parker

Trustee Read more

Published: 10th October, 2016

Updated: 8th May, 2017

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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Lesley Clode

Trustee Read more

Published: 1st October, 2016

Updated: 8th May, 2017

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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Daisy Chain Duane Hanson

Duane Hanson

Trustee Read more

Published: 1st January, 2016

Updated: 31st July, 2019

Author: Alison Ferst

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    Daisy Chain was established as a charity in 2003 as the dream of its founder, Lesley Hanson...

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    How to donate

    Based on Portrack Lane in Stockton and open 7 days a week, it couldn't be easier to drop off donated items to us...

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    Donate to our Superstore

    From furniture to books, sofas to clothes, we need a variety of items to sell to allow us to raise funds for our families...

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    From children's activities to animal care, fundraising to retail, volunteers are required across all areas of our services...

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    In March 2014, the flick of a pen set the seal on a major development at Daisy Chain, when we took over the lease of a warehouse on Portrack Lane in Stockton and transformed it into a charity Superstore...

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    Visiting the Daisy Chain farm is an experience for the whole family!

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    Come and enjoy our soft play, animal farm, outdoor play area, crafts, cooking and more at our weekly Activity Days...

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    It couldn't be easier...

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    Coffee Shop

    Our Coffee Shop offers the perfect place to put your feet up, unwind and enjoy a selection of delicious treats...

Donate to Daisy Chain

Donate to Daisy Chain (registered with the Fundraising Regulator) to help support families affected by autism... Read more

Donate Fundraise

Published: 19th March, 2015

Updated: 15th October, 2019

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Volunteer with us

From children's activities to animal care, fundraising to retail, volunteers are required across all areas of our services... Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2016

Updated: 21st December, 2016

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Daisy Chain Superstore clothing display

Donate to our Superstore

From furniture to books, sofas to clothes, we need a variety of items to sell to allow us to raise funds for our families... Read more

Published: 15th November, 2016

Updated: 19th December, 2016

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