Vicky Pennington-Pyne - Trustee

Alice's Mummy, Vicky, oversees the day-to-day running of the charity, with a particularly responsibility to our bereaved families. Having spent sixteen continuous years in hospital with one or the other of her girls’, and now as a bereaved mother, Vicky is well placed to understand the pressures our families are under. 

 

Out of the office, Vicky is lucky to live in the South Lakes and enjoys wandering in the hills, accompanied by her faithful Labradors.


 Alex McDonough  - Trustee

Alex joined our board of Trustees as our Treasurer in 2024. Efficiently managing the Charity's finances, he ensures our funds are protected and used appropriately. Alex also works closely with Vicky, ensuring legal compliance with the Charity Commission. 


Living in Newcastle upon Tyne, Alex met Alice's sister, Milly, eight years ago at university and they have been inseparable friends since. 


Away from work and charity duties Alex enjoys walking his Springer Spaniel, Henry.  

Milly Pyne B.E.M. - Trustee

Volunteering since the charity's inception, it was a natural progression for Alice's sister, Milly, now 27, to join our board of Trustees. Milly has raised over £100,000 for various charities. Graduating from Newcastle University with a Masters in PR & Media, Milly assists with the social media side of the charity. Milly lives and works in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, a beautiful and friendly city in the north east of England.

Milly was awarded with a B.E.M. by HM Queen Elizabeth in 2012. The following year, she successfully summited the world's tallest freestanding  mountain, Kilimanjaro, scattering her sister’s ashes in the process and, just a year later, she completed the Inca Trail in Peru. 

Ken Draper - Trustee

We are delighted to welcome Ken to our board of Trustees. Ken, lives in Barrow-in-Furness and has been volunteering for Alice's Escape for over ten years. Ken's our handy can-do man and, along with his partner, Vicky, they run our Coniston support stop on the annual Keswick to Barrow fundraising walk.

Away from work and charity duties, Ken and Vicky enjoy travelling the globe in their converted camper, with their trusty Vespa scooter in tow.


Jayne - family liaison volunteer

Jayne is our family liaison volunteer. She lives with her husband just over the Welsh border, close to the city of Chester. Friends with Vicky for almost thirty years, Jayne is the initial contact for our families.  

Team Alice

It would be impossible to list all of the wonderful supporters we have but, regardless, they are so very appreciated. Whether it be sending gifts for the families, volunteering at events or fundraising to help with our day-to-day running costs, these are these are the people who lift the load and allow us to concentrate on taking care of our families.