PPBF are lucky to have some wonderful people to help us both within the charity and outside of it to spread the word
Patron
Madam Deputy Bailiff, Jessica Roland was appointed Deputy Bailiff in May 2020. Prior to her move to the judiciary, she was a partner and latterly managing partner at a law firm in Guernsey.
She was delighted to be asked to be patron of PPBF.
Ambassador
Susie is Guernsey born with two fabulous grown up children who are her world and have been her driving force since the day they were born. Being a mother was, and still is, the biggest responsibility she feels she has ever had and the most meaningful one. When she saw what Jo & Andy were doing to help others after their experience with premature babies, she imagined if that had been hers. This is how she got involved in helping the PPBF. She believes in giving back and being the best we can be during our short time on this wonderful planet.
She lives her life trying to do that, as well as working full time as a magazine editor and publisher. She first got involved with helping charities years ago with The Anthony Nolan Leukaemia Bone Marrow Trust and fundraising for them with Easter egg hunts. She realised events were a great way to raise awareness and funds for charities and hasn't stopped since! Susie is honoured to be able to say that alongside Jayne St Pier and Simon Torode they set up and opened The Hub youth centre in Guernsey. She has been involved in many other charities over the years and helps where she can.
Susie likes to paint in oils and does the odd private commission. In her spare time she swims in the sea every day (yes it's cold!) and spends as much time as possible with nature by getting out on the gorgeous Guernsey cliffs for long walks. She loves keeping fit as she can and her new thing is boxing fitness.
She is honoured to be an ambassador for the PPBF, which is so humble about what they do, and alongside the other fabulous ambassadors and fundraisers and friends she hopes to raise more money to keep helping families stay together and worry less during a very difficult time.
Ambassador
Jason is an advocate and head of property at law firm Collas Crill. He has acted for landlords, tenants, lenders, purchasers and sellers on many of the largest commercial property transactions over the past 15 years as well as acting for high net worth individuals including those relocating to Guernsey. He also is a registrar of the Ecclesiastical Court.
Jason has extensively been involved in the Third Sector being a past chair of Autism Guernsey, is the chair of the Guernsey Community Foundation Awards for Achievements Judging Panel and provides legal advice to many local charities.
Collas Crill have supported the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation over the past few years in various ways including dealing with the legals on the acquisitions of the two flats in Southampton, other legal work and being the staff chosen charity of choice to fundraise for in 2020.
Jason is thrilled to be involved with the charity as an ambassador. His elder daughter Charlotte was born in Southampton with severe complications the year before the charity was formed so knows full well how so much this charity was and is needed for Guernsey families.
Ambassador
Nick is a financial services professional and father of two. He has experienced the true value that PPBF provides with both children having to spend extended periods of time in hospital in both Guernsey and Southampton. This experience together with seeing the support that PPBF gives to many families, Nick has been keen to find ways to further support and enhance the good work of the Foundation.
Ambassador
Ali has been involved with the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation since 2009, when she worked alongside Jo on the day-to-day running of the charity. No two days were ever the same as this role incorporated a wide range of areas from fundraising and corporate sponsorships to liaising with hospital and medical staff while supporting families. Ali helped establish the original flat in Southampton, now known as Isaac’s Pad, along with the subsequent purchase of a much needed second property – Aggie’s Burrow. Ali's calm, caring and organised approach meant that she was well-suited to her role as property liaison, helping families with their accommodation needs.
Since starting a part time job in 2018, helping to run the office of a private company, Ali has taken a step back from the above role. But, she is still very much involved and continues to avidly support the PPBF's work as an Ambassador. Outside of work and the PPBF, Ali volunteers with the Guernsey Athletics Club as a time keeper and track judge - roles which she also took on during the Island Games in 2023.
Ambassador
Fiona Murray is a highly experienced Event Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the events services industry internationally. Her global event experience includes management of prestige hospitality programmes at the Monaco Grand Prix, Bahrain Grand Prix, Shanghai Grand Prix, BAFTA TV Awards, high level finance events in the City of London and destination marketing showcases.
Since 2013, Fiona has worked closely with the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation on a number of high-profile fundraising events in Guernsey - the charity's motorsport themed 10th anniversary ball; A Right Royal Affair party; Our House at Castle Cornet and most recently the inaugural PPBF Blingo event.
Fiona loves working with Jo and the PPBF team to put together fun and individual fundraising events.
Ambassador
Hubert and his wife Emma have been keen supporters of the PPBF since 2014 following the diagnosis of their eldest daughter, Aggie, with neuroblastoma. The PPBF were incredibly supportive of Hubert’s family during this difficult time providing accommodation at their Southampton flat during Aggie’s many extended stays at Southampton General Hospital. Hubert’s family have been actively involved in fundraising since the original diagnosis and one of the charities’ flats in Southampton was renamed in Aggie’s honour in 2017. Hubert became an Ambassador of the PPBF in 2020.
In addition to his involvement with the PPBF, Hubert has worked in financial services for almost 20 years as an accountant and a non-executive director.
Ambassador
Jo became an ambassador of the PPBF in 2020.
Jo is a financial services professional with experience extensive experience in accountancy. After a brief career break to have her two children, Jo has fallen into the world of bookkeeping for local owner managed businesses.
Jo’s son, Isaac, was born prematurely in 2011, and spent 4 weeks in Southampton receiving treatment. Following this difficult experience, the family became involved in supporting the PPBF’s work, especially “Isaac’s Pad”.
Ambassador
Robert became an ambassador of the PPBF in 2020.
Robert is a financial services professional with experience in Investment Management and Private Banking.
Robert’s son, Isaac, was born prematurely in 2011, and spent 4 weeks in Southampton receiving treatment. Following this difficult experience, the family became involved in supporting the PPBF’s work, especially “Isaac’s Pad”.
Ambassador
Tim became involved with the PPBF after the birth of his daughter Maicie in June 2011. Maicie needed the special baby care unit for a short time, this proved invaluable as Maicie and Nikki were in differing parts of the hospital. This allowed me to video and take pictures to show Nikki through this difficult time.
Tim’s background is in construction, currently working as a Senior Contracts Manager at Ravenscroft Construction. Ravenscroft have supported Tim and the PPBF to raise funds and awareness for the foundation, they donated a sum of money from a Christmas Event in 2019 and have sponsored Tim for his swimming events, including a memorable Jersey to France which took 11 hours. Tim helps out at any fund raising events during the year and is proud to be asked to be an Ambassador for the PPBF.
Ambassador
Nikki wanted to become involved with the PPBF following the birth of her daughter in 2011. Maicie needed some time in the special care baby unit and whilst they could not be together the care given to Maicie and the communication though a notebook and photo’s to let Nikki know how Maicie was being cared for was invaluable.
Nikki’s background is Property Management, Swoffers supported her to help with events and fundraising through Corporate Social Responsibility from there Nikki felt part of the PPBF family and is always keen to help support and promote the amazing work the charity assists with. Not only from raising funds to supply equipment for babies, supporting families and seeing how the properties in Southampton are so important to help provide a home away from home.
Ambassador
Alexis Morgan is the Technical Lead (Exchange of Information on Request) at the States of Guernsey.
Her family were beneficiaries of the Foundation’s work after her daughter was born 16 weeks early in 2019 and they used Aggie’s Burrow for 100 days. This helped her be by her daughter’s side in hospital as much as possible and be a home-from-home for her family during a very abnormal time.
Alexis is looking forward to continuing to raise awareness of the issues facing premature babies and their families, who spend time on the neonatal unit. She is especially looking forward to helping continue the Foundation’s work to ensure the wonderful sanctuaries, PPBF compassionate housing, remain available for the families that will follow.
Ambassador
I first came across Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation in 2018 when my niece was diagnosed with Leukaemia. Lochie, who was just 18 months at the time and her parents stayed in Aggies Burrow for around 300 nights. It was their home. ‘I saw first-hand the impact these flats have on families with a critically ill child. Having the hospital just steps away, gave them great comfort.’ Lochie finally rang the bell in 2021 at our very own Frossard Ward. Ever since, I’ve strived to raise funds for PPBF to help ensure other families benefit in the same way.
I am a passionate, empathetic person. I work in an Emotional Support role with children of 4-11 and am a long-term foster carer. I love organising, travelling and trying things outside of my comfort zone.
I was thrilled to be asked to be PPBF’s Fundraising Ambassador, a role I will undertake wholeheartedly.
Honorary Ambassador
Born 17-11-2003
Weight 6 lbs
5 week Premature
Danniella Priaulx born 5 weeks early, no fault of her own, due to Jo being ill. She stayed in the Neonatal unit for a few days. Danniella is now a volunteer for the PPBF team and brings with that some new and fresh ideas, helping with baby boxes, social media and designing some new Merchandise for the charity. Danniella is at present doing an on-line social media course hoping to work in the Motor Racing Scene in the foreseeable future. She loves to cook, keep fit and walking her new puppy ‘Fendi’.
Honorary Ambassador
Born 18-01-2001
Weight 3lbs 14oz
4 weeks Premature ( small for dates )
Sebastian Priaulx born premature in 2001 has overcome many hurdles through his school years, diagnosed with Dyslexia in primary school and finding his school years challenging. He stepped into racing at the age of 8 years old and is now a fully professional racing driver with Multimatics. He shows real grit and determination proving premature babies who have a tough start in life should never give up and follow their dreams. Seb knows only too well how the charity can help future babies born too early and is always making sure the charity is talked about all over the world.
