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Sharon Doughty - President
Founder of Kids Taskforce. Former Sky & ITN newsreader. Has boundless energy, infectious enthusiasm and plenty of crazy ideas plus a few sensible ones. Loves dancing. |
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Lynda Bellingham - Patron
One of Britain’s best loved actresses, Kids Taskforce are proud to have Lynda as our patron. Best known for her roles in Loose Women, Calendar Girls and, of course, as the Oxo Mum. Yes, she is as lovely in real life. Lynda is now a best-selling author following the great success of her autobiography, Lost and Found. |
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Barry Norman - Director of Operation
Former police Commander of Islington Borough and the Met’s Violent Crime Command which included detective services such as rape investigation, domestic violence, hate crime and the management of high-risk sex offenders. Married with five grown-up children & as many dogs. Denies being a lifelong Arsenal fan. |
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Neil Evans - Vice President
Ran a homeless hostel with Sharon in Richmond-on-Thames upon retirement from the Met. Neil used to enjoy playing rugby, golf and cricket before devoting his life to Kids Taskforce. Walks Eddie aka Barker, the Crimestoppers’ dog , at weekends. |
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John Burbeck QPM. FCMI. Bsc. - Chairman
John joined us after a long career as a police officer, starting as a constable and working up to Chief Constable. He has also been an engineer in the Royal Navy and in industry, an HGV driver, a barman and a waiter and now runs his own consultancy business. When he is not spending his spare time with his family (his younger sons are still a school) you will find him sailing or motorcycling. |
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John Hoey - Board member
Retired Chief Fire Officer of South Yorkshire. Hewn from Scottish granite. |
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Paul Elliott MBE - Board member
Former Chelsea, Celtic and Aston Villa footballer and prominent anti-racism campaigner within the football community. Member of England’s 2018 world cup bid team. |
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Duncan Taylor - Educational Director
A former deputy head with many years’ experience in secondary education. |
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Jermain Defoe - Ambassador
The Spurs and England striker became involved with Kids Taskforce following the death of his brother Jade in a street assault in 2009. Jermain made his acting debut with a guest appearance in Watch Over Me IV and is currently in St Lucia helping with various charitable causes prior to the new football season. |
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Barry & Margaret Mizen - Ambassadors
The parents of Jimmy Mizen, killed in a random act of violence in a south-east london bakery the day after his 16th birthday in 2008, have become prominent and vocal campaigners for peace within our communities. Kids Taskforce are proud to have them as Ambassadors as they travel the country speaking to world leaders, educators, politicians and school children. |
