Chair of Trustees A friend and neighbour of the Brooks family, Annemarie has been involved with the charity since the start. She is Eastbourne born and bred, a mum, grandmother and works as a journalist. In her spare time she enjoys writing, walking, the theatre and socialising.
Sarah Pearce
Trustee Having grown up in Sussex and moved away, Sarah returned to Eastbourne in 2009 after the sad passing of her brother, to raise her family. She is a Senior Accountant Manager for a global SaaS company. In her spare time she likes to hike and practice karate.
Fraser Brooks
Trustee Fraser Brooks co-founded You Raise Me Up with a deep commitment to supporting families through bereavement and loss. After stepping away from the charity for several years, Fraser has returned to serve as a trustee, bringing renewed dedication to the mission and a wealth of experience.Passionate about empowering families and honouring the charity’s legacy. Fraser is thrilled to be part of the team to lead “You Raise Me Up” into its next chapter.