Jamie Rae, Founder And Former Chair, Management team
Jamie Rae was the founder of the Throat Cancer Foundation and the driving force behind its creation, growth and national impact. Before entering the charity
Our team & trustees
The Throat Cancer Foundation is led by a dedicated team of trustees and senior leaders who are responsible for the charity’s governance, strategy and long-term direction.
Our trustees bring experience from healthcare, business, finance, leadership, fundraising and lived experience of throat cancer. Together, they help guide the charity’s work in prevention, early diagnosis, patient support, awareness and advocacy.
You can also meet our Clinical Advisory Team on our Ask an Expert page, where their specialist knowledge helps support our information, resources and awareness work.
Gordon Dow, Chief Executive Officer, Management Team, Trustee
Gordon Dow is Chief Executive Officer of the Throat Cancer Foundation and is leading the charity through a period of significant organisational change, strategic development
David McCabe, Finance Director, Trustee
David McCabe is Finance Director and a Trustee of the Throat Cancer Foundation, bringing deep commercial experience, financial oversight and operational discipline to the charity’s
William ‘Bill’ Atkinson, Trustee
Bill Atkinson joined the Throat Cancer Foundation as a Trustee at a defining stage in the charity’s journey, bringing a depth of leadership, governance and
Professor Martin Birchall, Trustee
Professor Martin Birchall joined the Throat Cancer Foundation as a Trustee bringing exceptional medical standing, clinical authority and strategic weight to the board. His appointment
Get in touch
If you’d like to get in touch with us – call 0203 4754 065 or email hello@throatcancerfoundation.org. We’ll always get back to you as quickly as we can, but if you’re struggling to cope it may be helpful to talk to someone immediately. Visit the ‘Support’ area for some options.