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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
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