Sue Millman is the Chief Executive of Ataxia UK. Prior to joining Ataxia UK 18 years ago, she worked with homeless and vulnerable people in leadership roles at several charities and housing associations, including Chief Executive of London-based housing association Alcohol Recovery Project and Director of Support for Advance Housing and Support, providing housing and support services to people with mental ill-health and those with learning difficulties. Since joining Ataxia UK, she has played a full part in the umbrella organisations which span our sector, including being Vice Chair of the Neurological Alliance for a number of years. She is currently Vice Chair of the Genetic Alliance. Both Alliances campaign strenuously for improvements in services to people with neurological, genetic, and rare conditions.
Ben McNaught, Honorary Treasurer
Ben joined National Deaf Children’s Society in 2010 as their Head of Supporter Marketing. Leading the individual giving, database and legacy fundraising operations, he is responsible for ensuring that NDCS’s services have long term, sustainable funding to support deaf children, young people and their families. Previously, he worked in a number of positions within the Individual Giving teams at Shelter and at Arthritis Care. He has also served as a member of the Executive Board of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA).
Ben became a Childlife Trustee in June 2013.
Lawrence Walker, Trustee
Lawrence leads fundraising and business development for National Children’s Bureau. He brings with him over 15 years of voluntary and public sector experience gained in a variety of roles in local charity and national charities and public organisations. He has spent his life campaigning on social justice issues and has an unshakeable belief in the power of personal experience to effect positive change. Lawrence became a Childlife Trustee in March 2023.
Chris Wilson, Trustee
Chris joined Acorns Children’s Hospice in December 2023 as the Individual Giving Acquisition Manager. At Acorns, he leads on the acquisition of new donors, helping to grow the supporter base and drive sustainable income, while ensuring every new donor has a meaningful and positive first experience with the charity.
Previously he worked in the Direct Marketing team at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home working across acquisition and retention. He has also worked in Individual Giving teams across a number of animal welfare and human rights charities. Chris became a Childlife Trustee in June 2025.
