Catherine Hine
CEO
Clare Farquhar
Central Support Manager
Phone: 08444 120 995
clare.farquhar@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Usual working hours: Monday – Friday 10.30am to 4pm
Clare works both from the Paisley office and from home. Clare has previously trained as a BfN Supporter, worked as an Infant Feeding Peer Supporter in the local community, has run her own small business providing administrative support and also worked in the manufacturing sector for eight years, developing systems and processes and supporting senior management. Clare now combines her skills and experience to manage the Paisley office, the IT and systems and key administrative support functions while overseeing the development of training. Clare is the staff lead for Information Governance and Complaints.
Clare is a mum to two boys and joined the Breastfeeding Network initially as a volunteer to help improve the experience of new parents and families in her local area. Clare enjoys running, open water swimming, being active and watching football.
Anthea Tennant-Eyles
Programme Manager
Phone: 02921 250 010
anthea.tennant-eyles@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Usual working hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:30am to 2:30pm
Anthea is one of BfN’s Programme Managers overseeing commissioned services in England and Wales, overseeing commissioning work, setting-up and developing local services through UK-wide knowledge and sharing of best practice of BfN peer support work.
Anthea worked as an academic post-doctoral research scientist before having children and with that, a new passion for breastfeeding peer support. Going on to train as a Supporter and Tutor/Supervisor with BfN, she combines these skills and experience with the role of Programme Management, where she is dedicated to the charity’s commitment in becoming more diverse and inclusive.
Julie Muir
HR Manager
Phone: 08444 120 995
julie.muir@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Usual working hours: worked flexibly Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm
Provides HR support for staff , managers and the Board of Trustees and is responsible for all things employment related
- Responsible for the smooth running of payroll and staff being paid
accurately and on time - Liaison with managers and finance on costing and staffing
Julie has worked as HR Manager with the Breastfeeding Network since 2015 and is pleased to have recently achieved her CIPD qualification. With previous experience in the private, public and charitable sectors, Julie enjoys the wide variety of this role and getting involved in ad hoc projects. Julie has two grown up daughters and lives on the Ayrshire coast. She enjoys singing in her local choir and is a Board member for her local book festival
Nina White
Programme Manager
Phone: 077833 52270
nina.white@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Usual working hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Nina trained as a BfN Helper in 2008 and went on to complete Supporter Training then take on the role of Supervisor in her area. She managed the Sandwell Project from 2010 to 2016 before going on to work as Programme Manager for England—supporting our Service Managers, developing relationships with new areas and setting up new services and projects.
She also takes a lead on Safeguarding with the other Programme Managers and the national evaluation of our work.
Nina enjoys swimming, running, reading and being outdoors with her family.
Sarah Edwards
Programme Manager (Scotland)
sarah.edwards@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Usual working hours: Monday to Thursday
Sarah first became involved with the BfN in 2006 after the arrival of her first child and is an active Supporter and Tutor in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Hester Schofield
National Breastfeeding Helpline Manager
hester.schofield@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Hester started working BFN in January 2022 as the National Breastfeeding Helpline Manager. With previous experience in social care and volunteer management, Hester is thrilled to be taking on this busy and varied role.
At home, Hester is Mum to one young child. She enjoys getting out walking up hills in the local countryside.
Fiona Walker
Finance Manager
fiona.walker@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk