The UKCVFamily Board of Trustees
Charlet Crichton
Founder & Trustee
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Charlet founded UKCVFamily in 2021, after suffering an adverse reaction to a Covid-19 vaccination herself. Charlet previously ran her own Sports Therapy Clinic and was volunteering at a mass vaccination centre during the Pandemic. Charlet held several voluntary roles, prior to her adverse reaction, including home checking for a dog rehoming charity, helping the homeless and mentoring young refugees. Charlet now dedicates herself to running UKCVFamily and represents the vaccine-injured and -bereaved extensively to NHS bodies, government inquiries, scientists, researchers and politicians.
Caroline Pover
Chair of Trustees
Caroline is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, philanthropist and public speaker. Caroline initiated our campaign, produces most of our written materials, wrote the Covid Vaccine Adverse Reaction Survival Guide and frequently gives speeches, or talks to media on behalf of UKCVFamily and the vaccine-injured and bereaved community.
Claire Parham
Trustee
Prior to her vaccine injury, Claire ran a successful marketing consultancy bringing to life the customer experience and helping clients develop their brand strategy. Claire has worked on multi-national projects for companies including Samsung, UniLever, DPD and Chanel. She has conducted studies for charities including the RNIB, RNLI and the Disabled People's Association of Singapore. Claire has also advised three international governments. Claire now dedicates her "good hours" to being a trustee for UKCVFamily.
Brian Howard
Trustee & Treasurer
Brian qualified as a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 2005, became a Fellow (FCCA) in 2010 and has been running his own business since 2013 working with accounting firms and offering direct support to businesses and individuals. Brian has been managing our MP campaign as well as looking after our charities financial and accounting affairs, since he suffered an adverse reaction to the Pfizer vaccine.
Sarah Bell
Trustee & Safeguarding Lead
Sarah is a former manager in Early Years Education who has extensive experience in working in educational settings and has previously worked as a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Sarah featured in the Nursery World magazine, winning an award for Best Portfolio and was nominated for three other outstanding achievements. Since suffering an adverse reaction to the Moderna vaccine, Sarah has become a trustee of UKCVFamily and is our Designated Safeguarding Lead.