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 Anderson Charitable Foundation sponsor Helen Rollason Cancer Charity treatment room – official opening! 

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 Helen Rollason Cancer Charity were delighted to welcome Anderson Charitable Foundation CEO Mark Anderson, alongside colleagues Jo and Steve Hammond to officially open their Birch Treatment Room at their Mid Essex Support Centre. 

The Anderson Foundation is a charitable foundation linked to the Anderson Group: a construction and development company set up in 1987 by Mark Anderson. 

At 49, Jo, wife of Anderson Training Manager Steve Hammond, was diagnosed with an advanced, aggressive, squamous cell cancer of the bladder. 

Husband Steve said: “The charity has been a huge comfort to us while we have come to terms with Jo’s diagnosis. We are utterly thrilled that the Anderson Charitable Foundation has picked the charity as one to support. 

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity have helped Jo tremendously through a very difficult time, as well as myself. People tend to forget about partners of cancer sufferers who tend to remain on the peripheral of the journey. Supporting a loved one with cancer is the most difficult task I have ever had to endure; a feeling of helplessness whilst trying to remain positive, providing support whilst juggling home life and work is a challenge I don’t wish on anyone.” 

Jo added “The support Helen Rollason has given me has been so beneficial; they provide a personal face to face service which is friendly, welcoming and has an undeniable humanistic approach. The staff have helped me to deal with all levels of emotional support and given me the tools I need to get on with my life.” 

Mark Anderson CEO said; “We are delighted to be supporting Helen Rollason Cancer Charity, a wonderful cause who has supported Jo and Steve through their own cancer journey. Jo has been so strong through this all and it has been wonderful to see the smile back on her face after her treatments at the charity.” 

Kate Alden, CEO of Helen Rollason Cancer Charity said “We are thrilled to be working alongside Anderson Charitable Foundation and thank them enormously for their support. Not only have they sponsored our Birch treatment room but ten other Anderson employees are taking part in the London Marathon this year in aid of our charity! 

We provide complementary therapies including reflexology and aromatherapy, as well as counselling and support groups to those affected by cancer.” 

To find out more about the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity please call 01245 380719 or email fundraising@helenrollason.org.uk 

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Tom Carr

I worked as a urologist with a special interest in cancer until my retirement in 2016. The patient journey with a new cancer is now often long and complex. Many need help to live their best life after treatment. Simple survival and the absence of cancer is not enough, feeling well and whole again is the goal. Social and psychological support makes all the difference. I am happy to help Helen’s charity to deliver that.

Kully Byatt

I have retired following a career at a senior management level in a range of sectors specialising in Human Resources, Project Management, Coaching and Mentoring skills. In addition since 2000 I have undertaken a number of voluntary Trustee roles for a range of organisations.

Through my desire to give back to a Charity that my mother personally benefitted from by utilising Complementary Therapies, I have for a couple of years volunteered for Helen Rollason Cancer Charity in the Retail Team and more recently this has inspired me to take up the role of Trustee so that I can contribute to the governance of HRCC in continuing to deliver vital services that benefit the community.

Jacqui Goulbourn

I’m a qualified accountant with over 20 years experience working in the NHS in Essex and beyond.  I know how vital charities in the healthcare arena are, to fill in where government funding doesn’t reach.  As a volunteer Trustee, I am pleased to be able to offer my skills and experience to help HRCC deal with these challenges, allowing staff to have a greater focus on providing services to the clients.

Friederike Englund

I am a cancer nurse by background and have supported those affected by cancer for over thirty years. I have worked very closely with the team at Helen Rollason and have seen the tremendous benefit and improvement in wellbeing that patients and carers experience through the support they receive. I am very keen to ensure that Helen Rollason widens its reach across all communities in Essex and offers support services that are effective and based on the most up-to-date scientific evidence.

Dave Johnson

I have always wanted to give something back following a corporate career in business development for technical services within the automotive industry.

I joined HRCC as a trustee to offer support and guidance to the very capable management team. It is nice to share my experiences and It is rewarding to see the team grow and deliver such important services.

Ben Schneider

I have been involved with HRCC for 15 years, initially through providing corporate sponsorship for fundraising events and then as a member of the Board, acting as Chair between 2020 and 2024.

With over 25 years’ experience as a Company Director in the Tech sector, I aim to bring my expertise in strategy, governance and digital transformation to support the charity in striving towards Helen’s vision of making good quality of life while coping with cancer available to everyone.

Andy Higgs

I have worked in the IT industry for over 14 years and before that, was a long-term retail manager so I have a broad range of experience to contribute to my trustee role, across the operations and retail areas. I am a husband and father of two and having lived in Chelmsford for many years, I really appreciate the opportunity to work with an excellent local charity.

My family has a deep connection with the charity as my wife, Kerry works in the Hatfield Peverel Centre and one of the family, who previously used the services, now volunteers. We’ve also been known to jump on bikes and get involved as we’ve all taken part in the Ride For Helen event over the years.

I am one of the newer trustees but I’m looking forward to contributing to the Charity’s purpose and goals.