Meet the team

Neil McArthur , Hospice Trustee

A qualified accountant and executive board member of both multinational and high growth SME businesses, operating in general management, finance and strategic planning roles. Having retired from full-time employment, Neil continues to provide advice and hands-on support to management across a range of businesses, focussing on major corporate transactions, financial management and operational improvement.

Neil has previously served 9 years as a senior trustee of a highly respected children’s charity, which provided services at a local and national government level across the UK.

Rob Barrow , Hospice Trustee

Following a career in the software industry Rob Barrow has been a supporter of East Cheshire Hospice for a number of years. Initially in the Income Generation strategy and other more structural areas, Rob was the Chair of Trustees from December 2014 until September 2018.

Dr Jonathan Beck , Vice Chair, Chair of Nominations & Renumerations committee

Previously a research scientist, Jon runs his own healthcare communications company. Jon became a trustee with East Cheshire Hospice in 2012, he continues to chair the Strategic Implementation Group established to formulate and implement the Hospice’s plans for the future.

Jane Stephens , Hospice Trustee

Jane has a wide-ranging background in manufacturing, maintenance and business improvement. Her skills in change management and project management skills have been particularly useful as the Hospice formulated and now moves into the next decade.

Dr Louise Hastings , Hospice Trustee

Louise is a GP in Macclesfield for the last 18 years. Many of her patients have been helped by the Hospice and she has a great respect for its work. Louise, who joined the board of trustees in 2014, is very keen to support the Hospice to deliver its Five Year Strategy.

Annamarie Ratcliffe , Macmillan End of Life Team Leader

Annamarie works as End of Life Service Model Team Leader for Central and Eastern Cheshire. Annamarie is a registered General Nurse and having worked locally as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, has first hand knowledge of the valuable services on offer at East Cheshire Hospice.

Dr Alan Wills , Chair of Patient Care and Clinical Governance committee

Retired medical director and consultant Alan Wills joined the Hospice’s council of trustees in 2012. Alan’s medical connections at local, regional and national level are of great assistance to the Hospice, in the areas of partnership with clinical and support organisations, and engagement with the local clinical community.

Alastair Kennedy , Hospice Trustee

Alastair’s financial background as a chartered accountant meant he was perfect for the role of treasurer. Alastair first became aware of the Hospice when his business partner was taken ill with terminal cancer in 2010 and was impressed with the care him and his family received.

Jim Lovett , Vice Chair of Trustees

Jim’s vast experience in the wider care sector gives him insight into East Cheshire Hospice. This provides him with an opportunity to meet some of the very dedicated staff and volunteers who deliver support and care.

Will Spinks , Chair of Trustees

Will became a member of the Board in August 2016 and took over the Chairmanship in October 2018. Will was previously the Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer for the University of Manchester. He headed the administration, was involved in strategy, policy and provided advice and guidance to the President and Vice-Chancellor.