This week is Trustees’ Week, and we’re shining a spotlight on some of our wonderful Trustees at Rainbows.
Jenny Halse shared what her role as a Trustee involves, what inspired her to become a Trustee, her proudest achievement, and one thing she wishes more people knew about Rainbows.
What is your name, and how long have you been a Trustee at Rainbows?
My name is Jenny Halse, and I’ve been a Trustee for Rainbows for just over one year.
What inspired you to become a Trustee at Rainbows?
The opportunity to support an organisation at a strategic level. As a children’s nurse, the work done every day at Rainbows aligns with my personal and professional values. I wanted to offer a small contribution to support the phenomenal care being provided to the babies, children and young people.
What does being a Trustee involve, and why is the role so important?
Trustees come from all different backgrounds; they offer their time for free to support the charity on a strategic level. They offer their expertise, provide support and challenge the organisation’s decisions. The trustees, the chair and the executive team make up the charity board. The board provides diversity of expertise and experience; together the members work collectively to ensure the charity is fulfilling its purpose.
What has been your proudest moment or achievement as a Rainbows Trustee?
I had the opportunity to talk to some of the team at Lark Rise, shortly after the CQC inspection, prior to us knowing the outcome. What was fantastic was how proud the team felt in showcasing the care given at Rainbows to the CQC team. There was a real sense of pride and the team having ‘enjoyed’ the CQC inspection!
What is one thing about Rainbows that you wish more people knew?
That Rainbows’ impact is wider than the phenomenal care given at Lark Rise; there are teams that provide the same level of care in people’s homes and in hospitals. Rainbows’ outstanding care will be provided wherever the family chooses.