Meet the team

Our board

Kindred has been parent-led for over 30 years - meet our current Board of Trustees. Read more

Kindred's current patron is Scottish journalist and presenter Kaye Adams. A notable long-time supporter is author and parent Ian Rankin. We have also received loyal support for a number of years from James and Carole McGuire and the Bojelian family. Read more

Our staff

Kindred has a team of 13 staff, based at four offices: at the Sick Kids in central Edinburgh (due to move to the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People this year), the Community and Head Office team (Edinburgh) , and Fife. Read more

Latest

Online seminar for Professionals: The Exceptional Families Project

An opportunity for professionals to share what works well in terms of emotional and practical support for families of children with exceptional healthcare needs as we emerge from the pandemic.
Baby Arthur's Story

Veronica Warrington, Kindred’s Hospital Team Manager, describes supporting a family during the pandemic lockdown
Transport win for Kindred Family

The story of a Fife family's fight for the rights of their child who has a learning disability and Autism Spectrum disorder to be get the supported transport to school she needed, how they took on their local authority and won, not just for their family but every family in the region.
Whats on in April

This is a news story about Kindreds fundraiser taking part in April's Virtual Kiltwalk and how you can join in too.

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Thank you to our Kindred stars

Become a Kindred Star Every charity has supporters that go above and beyond with their fundraising efforts. People do this for various reasons, sometimes personal and sometimes because someone else gets them involved in their own fun fundraising event. Be inspired by Molly, one of our Kindred Stars, contact us for more information or download our Fundraising Pack
Fife Team

Kindred's Fife Team is based in Dunfermline, providing a service throughout Fife to parents of children with complex needs including advocacy, information and emotional support.
Our patrons and supporters

Kindred's current patron is Scottish journalist and presenter Kaye Adams. A notable long-time supporter is author and parent Ian Rankin. We have also received loyal support for a number of years from James and Carole McGuire and the Bojelian family.
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Kindred's Privacy Policy shows our commitment to handling personal information in accordance with data protection legislation and best data protection practices.
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Kathy Queripel

Community and Helpline Team Manager, Edinburgh Head Office