The Sara Lee Trust

The Sara Lee Trust supports people in Hastings and Rother who have been diagnosed with cancer or another life threatening illness by providing free counselling, complementary therapies and group activities specifically designed to work alongside medical treatment.

Since our beginning in 1996, The Sara Lee Trust ​has helped thousands of people and continues to help more local people than ever before, offering high quality care to those who need it most.

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Our Latest News

Find out the latest news on our care and services, latest fundraising efforts and activities.

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Online 'Drop in' Sessions

To catch up on the latest news, join us in our open Zoom session with our management team, held at 5pm on the last Friday of every month. 

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Meet Our Team

Dan Redsull
​Chief Executive

Jayne Thomas
Operations Manager & Centre Coordinator

Sarah Chamberlain
​Complementary Therapy & Group Support Team Manager

 Margareta Mayhew-Pilaar
Counselling Manager

Katie Jones
​Fundraising Manager

Jacqueline Baughurst
Retail Manager

Jenny Price
​Volunteer Coordinator

Meet our Trustees

The Charity’s Board of Trustees are legally responsible for the overall management and decision-making of The Sara Lee Trust.

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Patrons of The Sara Lee Trust

Professor Karol Sikora
​MA, MBBCh, PhD, FRCR, FRCP, FFPPM

“Support from organisations like The Sara Lee Trust is for many people a vital component of being healed. There is much we have to learn about the best way to treat cancer but there is no doubt that this approach can be very beneficial."

Jo Brand
​Comedian, Writer & Actress

“The Sara Lee Trust Therapy Team help make a real difference to the lives of many affected by cancer and other life threatening illnesses. They simply could not do what they do without the amazing support of so many supporters across Hastings and Rother. I am proud of being their Patron and of all your brilliant efforts. Thank You!”

Join Our Team

We are currently looking for a Part-time Complementary Therapist

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Reports & Plans

​Follow our progress with our strategic and annual reports.

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Your Privacy & Data

The privacy and security of your personal information is extremely important to us. 

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