CLEFT Trustees' Meetings

This is a restricted access area for CLEFT trustees.

Useful reading about the role and responsibilities of the trustee (& more available on the HMRC website):

HMRC Trustee Welcome Pack.pdf

HMRC Due Diligence for Trustees.pdf

The_Essential_Trustee.pdf

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Gillian McCarthy

CLAPA Representative
David and Andrew's Lake Windermere challenge

CLEFT trustee, David Sainsbury, and his brother Andrew, are preparing for a new challenge: to swim 18km across the length of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. We asked David a few questions about this impressive challenge so read here to see what he says...
Andrew and David's Windermere End to End Swim Fundraiser

To fundraise for the amazing CLEFT charity, Andrew and I have taken on the challenge together to swim the length of Lake Windermere (10.5 miles / 18 km) on Saturday, 16 July 2022.
Call for Research Proposals

CLEFT invites researchers to submit high quality proposals for research grants of up to a maximum of £50,000. Proposals should focus on either clinical or basic science questions relevant to the charity’s research objectives.

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Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery

We are working with Bangladeshi specialists at the new Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery to create a sustainable centre to treat children with cleft lip and palate.
Our mission

CLEFT was established in 2007 with one aim, to help improve the lives of children born with cleft lip and palate, either by funding research into the likely causes of the condition or by helping support teams in lower and middle income countries.
Donate

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Brian Sommerlad, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Chair of Trustees

For over 40 years, I have been involved in operating on babies, children and adults who have been born with cleft lip and/or palate.
The Great Bristol Run 2022

This is an exciting half marathon race through Bristol and is CLEFT's first year taking part.
Nawrin and the C-Arm

This important piece of equipment was supplied by CLEFT and is used to see moving images of the cleft palate. Nawrin is a 13 year old girl who was experiencing speech difficulties and needed the C-Arm to show the cleft team if further surgery was required.
The genetics of cleft lip and palate

Investigations into the genetics of cleft lip and palate to understand more about why cleft lip and palate occurs.
An interview with Brian Sommerlad

This is a wonderful interview where the children ask the questions.
About us

CLEFT was established in 2007 by cleft surgeon Brian Sommerlad - based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, together with a former patient and a patient's grandmother.
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If you would like to volunteer, please complete the short form below and we will get back to you within 24 hours to discuss how you can help.