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Our team

ABOUT US

Our team

Project Eileen is the brainchild of Louise Poffley and was founded together with Annabelle Shaw and Richard Poffley in the autumn of 2016.

With the development of a pioneering multimedia programme of lessons to help teenagers tackle the topics of bereavement, death and grief proactively, Project Eileen was at the forefront of the advance of education around this subject. As an entirely voluntary organisation, the charity’s growth relied on those involved giving their time for free. The dedication and valuable support of Project Eileen’s Ambassadors, Patrons, Trustees, Executives and Administrators were tantamount to its success.

In March 2025, Project Eileen transitioned to become part of the Slide Away family, thereby ensuring the continuation of its work to educate young people and give them the skills to help themselves and others now and in their future lives.

With thanks and special mention to:

Andrew Barton

Sir Anthony Seldon

Michael Rosen

Stephanie Nimmo

Alex D Hay

Nina Pfeifenberger

Sian Elizabeth Selway

Guy Dawson

Sir Tony Robinson 

Lady Patten of Barnes

Tim Ashdown

Karen Dunkin

Simon Sinnatt

Jemima Poffley

Victoria Watt

Eric Clapton

Jeremy Field

Yasha Muraben

Caroline Hicks

Antonia Longrigg

Robin Horsell

Ian Fry

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

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