Blue Light Card Foundation, Charnwood Edge, Syston Road, Cossington, Leicester LE7 4UZ
The Blue Light Card Foundation is a registered charity within England and Wales. Charity No. 1 1 9 8 4 9 2
Emma has significantly increased annual income for charitable grant making and secured millions in funds to support long-term sustainability. Her leadership has expanded Corporate Social Responsibility partnerships with local and global corporations enhancing the diversity of multiple initiatives. Her expertise in major donor cultivation and corporate partnerships has been instrumental in securing critical funding for impactful programmes.
Emma is passionate about creating inclusive organisational cultures, building strategic partnerships, and leveraging innovative approaches to maximise impact.
Emma has a personal connection to blue light jobs through her family. This background provides her with a deep understanding and respect for the work of those who serve our communities.
“Being the CEO of an organisation that supports these roles allows me to honour and continue my family’s legacy in a meaningful way.”
With a background in the public sector, Sarah has supported establishing systems, engaged in administrative oversight and provided operational support within various teams, as well as taking responsibility for coordinating onboarding, training and events. Helping to remove the administrative barriers from stakeholders is key to enabling others in succeeding, resulting in positive outcomes for all. Supporting, enabling and enhancing others are part of Sarah’s core beliefs and she continues to aim to reach this each and every day.
“Coming from a family of front line workers, I am proud to be part of the Foundation and give back to those who need it. For those working in the Blue Light community, being able to access opportunities and seek support that empowers them is fundamental to their resilience and wellbeing.”
…through a variety of streams especially through community engagement and working with businesses to achieve their CSR/ESG goals.
Prior to her career in the charity sector Tammy worked within the health and social care industry which provided her with a very in-depth sense of compassion and knowledge around the challenges that our Blue Light Community continue to face. Tammy is a passionate advocate for excellence in mental health and wellbeing, particularly for those who dedicate their lives in supporting others.
‘I am really looking forward to embedding a fundraising programme that truly enhances lives and empowers members of the Blue Light community to have access to seek support, any time they need it. I feel very privileged to be a part of a unique organisation that is here to support the entire Blue Light Community.’
…As a Grants Officer, he plays a crucial role in supporting organisations and individuals in securing funding to drive positive change within communities.
In his previous role as a Grant Assessor for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation, Grahame was instrumental in supporting over 70 community organisations and distributing over £250,000 in grant funding. His work ensured that vital financial support was allocated effectively, empowering local enterprises and community projects to innovate and grow.
Grahame’s strong background in strategic planning, performance management, and stakeholder engagement enables him to navigate the complexities of funding processes, ensuring that grants are awarded to initiatives that make a meaningful impact. His dedication to supporting public service professionals and community groups aligns perfectly with the Blue Light Foundation’s mission to provide essential financial and wellbeing support to those who serve and protect.
With a passion for fostering growth and sustainability within organisations, Grahame’s expertise is invaluable in helping individuals and businesses access the resources they need to thrive.
…With experience in brand strategy, multi-channel campaigns, and stakeholder engagement, she helps the Foundation reach and support those who serve on the frontline.
Beyond marketing, Sarah is a strong advocate for mental health and community wellbeing. She has led local menopause cafés, fitness initiatives, and grassroots projects that bring people together and offer support. Her ability to connect with people and create inclusive spaces aligns perfectly with the Foundation’s mission.
Through creative campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and strong partnerships, Sarah helps ensure the Blue Light Card Foundation can continue to provide vital wellbeing support for the Blue Light community.
… the work that they do. He played an integral part in making Blue Light Card what is it today and is now a crucial member of the Trustee team at the Blue Light Card Foundation, ensuring grants are made to people making a sustained, positive impact on the health and wellbeing of those within the services.
“Stress and burnout have always been a challenge for people, but we’ve noticed it’s getting worse. Thankfully, more people are speaking up about it, but getting support isn’t always straightforward – that’s where we can help, by funding projects that improve the working environment, physical and mental wellbeing of everyone in the Blue Light community. They deserve every bit of help we can provide, and I’m extremely proud to be a part of that.”
… to Tom that many businesses wanted to say thank you but were unable to due to gratuity. From there, Blue Light Card was born, and, 14 years on, the Blue Light Card Foundation was created.
“The Blue Light Card Foundation is a way to extend help for our community of members even further, to do more for them and to make their lives better. I am extremely proud to a Trustee for the Foundation and I know that it will do such amazing things for our members, helping to fund projects that will improve their physical and mental wellbeing.”
… Keresley RFC and has been instrumental in its growth over the last ten years. Throughout his career, he has been a passionate supporter of charitable and voluntary work, kayaking from Leicester to London, rowing the lakes, and fundraising for projects linked to the rugby club.
“I’m a dedicated family man, married with two young children who keep me busy. I combine a love of sport and a passion for helping people, professionally, personally, charitably, and voluntarily and am delighted to be a part of the Blue Light Card Foundation.”
… organisations, including Blue Light Card, over the years. He has had the good fortune of seeing many people grow and flourish in their roles and loves being able to support others in whatever journey they’re on.
“I’ve worked with Tom and Steve for the last seven years and got to know them well. They both really care about the people they work with, and that resonated with me. It’s easy to be busy all the time, to not take a step back and really see the world around us. Having that perspective is so important for our overall health and wellbeing. The projects and initiatives funded by the Blue Light Card Foundation will enable people to do just that. People who devote their lives to helping others really deserve someone giving something back to them.”
… faced by police officers and how these experiences can impact mental health and wellbeing. Karen is an Associate Director for The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales and founded The Royal Foundation’s Emergency Responder Programme supporting blue light staff and volunteers across the UK.
“I am delighted to be joining the Board at such an exciting time and it is a real privilege to be at the heart of the decision making on how the Blue Light Card Foundation can best support the wellbeing of our frontline workers and volunteers. This is a cause which is very close to my own heart, and I am looking forward to being part of something exciting and ambitious, as well as working alongside a talented team. The support of the Foundation could not come at a more important time, and I look forward to seeing how the organisation grows and what it goes on to achieve.”
…department pastoral lead and launched the first ‘Student Paramedic Blue Light Champion’ scheme in the country. In her clinical work, Katie is a Mental Health Practitioner (Paramedic) for South East Coast Ambulance Service.
Katie is a member of the College of Paramedics Mental Health & Wellbeing Steering group and co-academic lead for the ‘Future Workforce Mental Health Project’ where she has co-designed a national mental health and wellbeing curriculum for pre and post registration paramedics, a national wellbeing support tool and a mental health and wellbeing education package for mentors and preceptors for early career paramedics. In 2023, Katie won a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship for her work in paramedic mental health.
In addition, Katie works with the British Red Cross and has designed national and international prehospital mental health education along with previously been the National Lead Safeguarding Officer for Samaritans.
Katie holds an MSc Advanced Practice (Mental Health) and is undertaking her PhD in Mental Health Research.
Blue Light Card Foundation, Charnwood Edge, Syston Road, Cossington, Leicester LE7 4UZ
The Blue Light Card Foundation is a registered charity within England and Wales. Charity No. 1 1 9 8 4 9 2
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