Liz Moore

I am Liz, Shannon’s mother. I trained as a teacher and have spent many years caring for my own children and those who we have fostered.

I have a great interest in child development, attachment and education which has been fuelled by the children in my life.

When I’m not with my children and grandchildren, you will find me in the garden or out walking with friends.

Emily Spandley

I am Emily, Shannon’s eldest sister. I am a primary and Montessori trained teacher and I home schooled my eldest daughter until very recently.

I am not currently working as I have very young children, but I am interested in all aspects of education and human behaviour, especially how to create environments which allow people to flourish.

My degree is in Psychology and so I understand how therapeutic processes can bring healing and wholeness. I love reading, knitting and spending time in the sea swimming with friends.

Lucy Blackgrove

Charity Chair

I am Lucy, Shannon’s sister. I am a paediatric nurse and have worked in A&E for most of my career.

I home educated my children for a number of years and am interested in democratic education, respectful parenting and human rights. Community is really important to me and supporting charities locally is something I’m committed to.

I am passionate about pottery and spend as much time as I can with my hands in clay.

Louise Moore

My name is Lou and Shannon was my sister (in law) who became a very loved “Aunty Shannon” to my children.

I trained as a teacher and now work as an Operations Manager for a local charity supporting survivors. I’m passionate about seeing people become all they can be and overcoming the obstacles that they find in their way.

I’ll often be found with a book or coffee in my hand and I love hosting dinner parties and conversations with interesting people.

Katherine Shipton

Charity treasurer

My name is Katherine, and Shannon was my partner Tom’s sister.

I didn’t know her well personally but am deeply connected to her family and this Trust set up in her memory – it is a privilege to be involved.

I am a Director at a market research agency Ipsos MORI and have been a school governor for the last four years, as well as a mentor for The Girls Network and a trustee for a grant giving trust.

I love to travel, read and cycle, and have recently started learning pottery.

Dr Shoshanah Lyons

I am a Clinical Psychologist, and Founder and Clinical Director of Beacon House Therapeutic Services and Trauma Team. I am passionate about creating contexts where individuals, families and communities can start to heal from the trauma they have experienced.

Honouring Shannon’s legacy through my role as Trustee for the Charity is incredibly important to me.

Jayne Hemming

Charity Administrator

I have spent many years working in Social Care Children’s Services and more recently worked for Beacon House Therapeutic Services and Trauma Team. As I step down to a part time working role; I am pleased to be able to use my skills and experience in the role of Charity Administrator for the Shannon Moore Trauma Trust. I hope to offer a helpful and welcoming response and clear information to everyone I have contact with in my role.

SMTT is Seeking New Trustees – Could This Be You?

Following a one-year delivery review, The Trust is now looking to increase the numbers of and broaden the voices and experience of those who make up the Board of Trustees.

  • Do you have an interest in supporting others to access healing through therapy?
  • Do you have around 2 hours per month to commit to the running of SMTT?
  • Can you sit on the Grants Panel, which meets every four months alongside working with other Trustees to develop and sustain the work of the Charity?
  • Can you be available for Trustee meetings online every three months for around two hours, with the aim for a once a year in person meeting in West Sussex?
  • Do you have financial skills and experience and/or an interest in figures? You do not have to be an accountant, but we are particularly looking to recruit a Trustee for the post of Treasurer within the Charity.
  • Do you have experience of applying for funding for charities?
  • Can you bring a living experience voice about mental health and trauma to the Trustees’ conversations?
  • Can you help us be more inclusive of the voices from underrepresented racial and cultural communities?

If you are interested in becoming a Trustee for the SMTT, please email our administrator on office@traumatrust.org.uk
to request an application pack. This will contain the application form and some more information about the role.
All completed application forms should be returned by Monday 1st June 2026

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