Staff

NWR’s staff are a dedicated and hard-working team of professionals, committed to the organisation’s mission and vision. All NWR staff work reduced or part-time hours.

Claire Kendrick

(she/her) Chief Executive

A marketer by trade, I began my career in entertainment, working for some large media organisations (BBC, ITV, Channel 4) and then moving to leisure and hospitality (Landsec, Topgolf, TeamSport). I have also run a marketing agency and consulted for many fascinating smaller businesses.  I am looking forward to putting my skills to good use to help grow our fabulous organisation.

Away from work you will find me taxi-ing teenage children, listening to podcasts, reading and walking my beloved Cockapoo.

Sam Bushell

(she/her) NWR Membership Manager (Retention)

Sam, who has dedicated 25 years to NWR, focuses on supporting and retaining our existing members.

Her deep knowledge of the organisation underpins her oversight of member experience, subscription processes and complex financial systems.

She plays a crucial role in ensuring our operations are robust, compliant and member-focused, helping members feel valued and well supported.

I love speaking to members from all over the country, building excellent relationships, as well as improving my geography knowledge!

 

Sharon Gibson

(she/her) NWR Membership Manager (Growth)

Sharon has been part of our membership team for over five years, and now leads on developing and supporting new groups and welcoming new members into the organisation.

With our ambitious target of 20% membership growth by 2029, her work is central to our future, from guiding volunteers through the process of setting up new groups to managing our CRM, website and enquiry journeys.

As a team, we’re determined to build on today’s NWR by establishing new groups across the UK to meet growing demand, ensuring we can welcome the next generation of women. It’s an exciting time for NWR!

Kay Cook

(she/her) NWR Enquiries

Kay joined us in January 2025 and speaks to enquirers and local group representatives to ensure a warm welcome to those interested in finding out more about becoming a member of NWR.

After over 25 years in the Corporate Entertainment and Events Industry I decided to slow down – The NWR has me hooked!

I love to spend my time walking my labradoodle, Jakey, and looking after my grandchildren.

Alexia Mennie

Membership & Communications Coordinator

Alexia joined us in March 2026 as Membership and Communications Coordinator.

My background is book publishing, having worked across Sales and Marketing for 9 years before having my two gorgeous children.
I’m also a trained florist, and love being creative where I can, with flowers, pencils, stories and much more.
Working for a Charity is something I have always longed to do, and NWR is so important for women across the UK (and beyond!) to stay connected and not feel alone, so I feel incredibly lucky to be here!