Meet the team

Co-Founder, Trustee,  Communications & Marketing Manager 

From Newbottle, Kirsty is responsible for all of our social media platforms and marketing materials. Kirsty is mum to Louis who sadly passed away in December 2009 kick starting the drive for the charity.  Kirsty with her partner Micheal welcomed 3 more children to her family.  

"Losing Louis was the most heartbreaking experience i have ever had in my life, the grief is like no other. It is a comfort to know that in Louis' name we are making a difference to families who sadly are facing such devastation." 

Operations Manager 

 From Newbottle, Yasmin is married to Robbie and is Tracey and Bob's Daughter in law. She is the proud dog owner of Finley the office dog. Yasmin runs the day to day operations of the Charity, and keeps everyone in check in the office. 

"After becoming part of the McGurrell family and seeing how passionate they were about the chairty I couldnt help but get involved and become part of the team"

Project Manager 

From Sunderland, Amber is responsible for all of our ongoing projects across the office, bereavement suite support, and design. Amber is also mum to Travis who sadly passed away in August 2021. 

"There's not a day goes by i don't think about Travis and what he would be doing or how he would look, being part of 4Louis gives me the opportunity to support other families that face similar devastating circumstances"

Warehouse Operative 

Originally from picturesque village of Alrewas in Burton on Trent. He shares his life and love with his wife, Julia, and their blended family, including stepchildren Michelle and Michael, as well as their own little Lily. 

Paul's journey with 4Louis began in April 2010, a poignant moment marked by the loss of a dear one, Louis. Over the past decade, Paul has devoted himself to annual fundraising efforts, touching lives and making a positive impact

“The impact of loosing Louis’ on the family inspired me to want to make a difference” 

Corporate Relationship Manager

 Originally from Carlisle, Pat plays a vital role in managing all of our corporate partnerships at 4Louis. Pat has been an invaluable part of our team, working closely with us as we co-funded the maternity bereavement unit at the University Hospital of North Durham. 

 "Seeing firsthand the incredible difference 4Louis makes, especially through the work at the maternity unit in North Durham, has been deeply inspiring. The support we provide to families across the country as they navigate the unimaginable pain of losing a child is something that drives me every day." 

I am a proud mum of 3 adult children and I am also grandmother to 8 beautiful grandchildren.

One of my grandchildren, Harry, lives in Heaven. He was born still and asleep in May 2013. Since losing Harry I have taken a passionate interest in supporting other families who have experienced the trauma of losing a child. When I retired from teaching in 2015 I became more involved in the Charity 4Louis. They supported my family at our darkest of times. I am honoured to support them and raise awareness of Stillbirth and Neonatal death. 

I am now a trustee of 4 Louis and represent them at National Conferences, Hospital Study Days and any fundraising events in aid of the charity.

I became passionate about supporting 4Louis after receiving a memory box from them in October 2015 after the loss of my twins Archie and Ayla.

 I hold fundraising events every year in my hometown of Bury, Greater Manchester, in memory of Archie and Ayla and was honoured and overwhelmed to be asked to be a trustee of the charity last year. It means so much to me to be able to support 4Louis and give something back to them after they have helped me so much and given me lasting memories of my beautiful babies. 

Hi I’m a mum of two and spend  my spare  time as a welfare officer of a local football club where my son is a coach, this is where I first heard about 4louis. I contacted them as I was made aware by a friend at the club  of the great work that they do. I had a volunteering day given by my employer and thought it would be great to use it to support the 4louis charity. I have never looked back since that day. I regularly volunteered at the charity and it wasn’t long before I had all of my family volunteering with me. 

I have heard lots of stories and spoken to many families about the amazing work of all the team and the difference their box makes.

I am so proud to be a trustee of the 4louis charity and support them in 4louis towers volunteering to make memory boxes, the wave of light, the annual ball and representing them at charity events. If you would like to get involved in volunteering please contact the team and you will be made very welcome in the Sunderland office. 

 Stuart & Paula Parnaby have been a great support to 4Louis. The family have worked hard by raising funds and more importantly the awareness. We have thought long and hard over the last 4 years to invite someone to become patron of our charity and the couple are perfect for us. We were delighted and proud when they both accepted and we look forward to working with them in the future. 

"Paula Parnaby and myself are so proud and honored to be named patrons of 4Louis. The charity has been a massive help to us both since December. We might not have the memories of Poppy that we have if it wasn't for our memory box provided by them. We're now proud to know we can help other bereaved parents.
Thanks to all our friends and family for the ongoing support, helping to raise awareness and a good bit of money in the process."

 Michael and Dawn are extremely proud and honored to be named patrons of The 4louis Charity.  

"Unfortunately for our family the charity had not been founded in 2002 when we lost our little boy Jay. Had the charity have been going at that time then I’m sure it would have been a massive help to us. However we take great pride and joy in seeing the charity help families like ours create loving and lasting memories of their little angels.  Thank you to all our family and friends for helping us to raise awareness and money for this fantastic charity. "

The Deputy Head of Maternity Services NHS England and Consultant Midwife at University College London Hospital, where she practices clinically. She also holds the position of honorary lecturer at University College London, City University London, and London Southbank University; and midwifery and nursing lead for research at the Institute for Women’s Health at UCL.

Yana has a PhD which explored fear of birth; her main research focus is fear and anxiety of birth, inequalities in health, public health Yana has published and presented extensively in this field.  She is Co-editor in Chief of the British Journal of Midwifery, and board member of the African Journal of Midwifery and Nursing Standard. Yana was awarded an OBE for services to nursing and midwifery in the Queens New Year’s Honors List 2011. In 2014 Yana made the Health Service Journal’s (HSJ’s) list of 100 black and ethnic (BME) communities’ pioneers. Yana was the first midwife to be awarded the prestigious Mary Seacole Fellowship and the first midwife to receive a NICE fellowship. Yana was awarded an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University. Yana is frequently asked to speak at national and international conferences and held the position of global advisor to the Royal College of Midwives. She is founder of the FGM national clinical group which led the successful lobbying for national reporting system and Patron to the 4Louis bereavement charity, after her first grandchild Florence was born sleeping.