Our Ambassadors

Emma Curtis is a Business Development Manager at Irwin Mitchell, a role that includes working with organisations across the later living and care sector. Emma has first-hand experience of the happiness that intergeneration relationships can bring and is delighted to advocate the fantastic work of Adopt a Grandparent to anyone who will listen.

Steve joined Barclays in 2019 and was appointed Head of Healthcare in 2020. With 20 years’ experience within Corporate Banking, he has undertaken roles ranging from leverage finance to client coverage with his focus being purely on Healthcare over the past 10 years. Steve was awarded Capital Provider of the Year in 2021 and 2023 by Health Investor.

Mark Beadle is the Chairman of Springfield Healthcare, Happy Days Nurseries and Lifeways Group. Having worked in the healthcare sector for over 20 years, Mark understands the impact that loneliness can have for many older people whether they are a resident living in a care home or living alone. We’re delighted to have Mark on board to support us in achieving our aims to combat loneliness by creating meaningful intergenerational relationships.

Professor Martin Green OBE is an influential figure in the care sector. He’s the Chief Executive of Care England — the largest representative body for independent social care services in the UK. It’s a testament to our charitable objectives that he’s come on board as an Adopt a Grandparent ambassador, in a bid to help us eliminate social isolation in the older generation.

Jon Stanley EN(G) DMS is the Chief Operating Officer at CHD Living. Jon is a vital component of the leadership team and has a vested interest in the wellbeing of older people — perfectly positioning him as an ambassador for our charity.