Rachel Perrin

Rachel brings over 20 years of experience working with disabled children and their families to her role as Charity Director at Newlife. Her career spans specialist education, social care and the charity sector, including leadership roles at Sense, Family Fund and the National Deaf Children’s Society, bringing together practical experience and charity leadership.

With experience across children and family services including OFSTED and CQC Regulated activity,  fundraising and policy and campaigns, Rachel’s approach is rooted in understanding what matters to disabled children and their parents. Her grassroots background and person centred practice informs her work, from co-production and shaping services around disabled children and families to influencing policy and putting it into practice at local and national level. As a committed and collaborative leader, she’s passionate about helping people make a difference for disabled children across Newlife and the wider voluntary and public sectors.

Rachel’s experience and commitment strengthen Newlife’s mission to reach more families, improve access to specialist equipment, early support and play, and champion the joy of childhood for disabled children.