David Boutcher

Cham is a business and marketing consultant/coach for the STEM sectors such as Chemicals, Healthcare, Biotech, Pharma and Cosmetics with global multinationals and SMEs. He started his career in R&D as a Research Chemist and then progressed into Sales and Marketing on a global level before setting up Qinesis, a Business Growth Company in 2004. […]

Chris Potts is a local GP who has worked in the Erewash area for over 10 years. Over this time he has been involved in several projects within the NHS supporting end of life care and education. Chris was invited to become a Trustee both for his medical knowledge and experience, and for my passion […]

Steve is the owner of an insurance brokerage in Long Eaton, having worked in Insurance for over 45-years. He was very pleased to be invited to be a Trustee of Treetops , having had personal experience in care for elderly relatives, wanting to give something back to the local community and helping to ensure that […]

Suzanne joined Treetops as a Trustee in September 2023. She became the Vice Chair of the board in November 2024 and chairs the People and Workforce subcommittee of the board. She is a retired pharmacist with extensive clinical leadership experience at a senior level within a large multi-site NHS acute hospital. She is also an […]

Before Yvonne retired, she worked in social care for 40 years. A significant portion of that time was spent in the Erewash area. This gave her her first insight into the incredible services provided by Treetops. A few years ago, when a family member of Yvonne’s became terminally ill and chose to die at home, […]

David retired as a partner at the global law firm Reed Smith in December 2024, and is now a consultant to the firm where he was previously a senior Corporate Partner and Global Chair of Reed Smith’s Business and Finance Department. David now works on a pro bono basis for various organisations. He is a […]

Colin is a qualified accountant by trade and worked for Rolls-Royce for 34 years until he retired in 2017. Colin’s career at Rolls-Royce saw him start as an undergraduate, returning as a graduate, and becoming professionally qualified and enjoying many different roles during his time there. His final role was Global Head of Finance Shared […]

I am a Social Worker by profession and have 30 years’ experience as a manager of both teams and services in Derbyshire County Council’s Adult Care Department.

As Director of Clinical Services my role is to ensure that we always strive to deliver the highest standards of care possible for the population we serve here at Treetops Hospice.

Whilst studying Business, I decided that I was much better with people than with figures and specialised in Human Resources Management.

I look after everything to do with making Treetops famous and ensuring we raise enough money to support our care services.

As Director of Finance, I’m responsible for making sure that the hospice can monitor its financial position accurately, both looking at past performance but more importantly planning into the future.

Cheryl worked for Treetops Hospice for 20 years, retiring in 2021. During her time at Treetops, she was a member of the Senior Leadership Team, initially managed the volunteer programme and latterly was Head of Facilities. After she retired, she was invited to be a Trustee both for her skills and for her ‘organisational memory.’ […]