Nikki is a Director and Board member of Derby based recruitment specialist, Sellick Partnership. Nikki was instantly drawn to me&dee when she first met Maria Hanson at the 2014 Derby Telegraph Business Awards and was immediately overwhelmed by Maria’s kindness and dedication to helping those in need.

Nikki has been committed to helping the charity ever since, working closely with Maria to create special memories for the charity’s beneficiaries.

Nikki hopes that her passion for the not for profit sector, commercial experience and desire to ensure the charity is able to continue providing precious memories will offer a fresh approach and create new opportunities for me&dee.

Toni is a Sales and Marketing professional and the founder of her own professional housekeeping company in Derby. She first encountered me &d dee at local networking events where she met Maria Hanson and Mark Harrison. Wanting to give back to the community, Toni was immediately drawn to the charity’s dedication to supporting families through challenging times.

After becoming a monthly sponsor and volunteering her time, Toni’s passion for me & dee continued to grow, inspired by the charity’s deeply thoughtful and inclusive approach to helping parents and children.

Toni finds great reward in being involved as a trustee, frequently engaging in continuing care activities with the families and assisting with fundraising events alongside her own family.

Toni hopes her professional skills and community focus will help the charity create even more special memories for those it serves, and she is excited to contribute to the wonderful work of me&dee.

I’ve had a wonderful career in finance for over the last 20 years. I’ve had the privilege of working in a variety of fantastic businesses leading large operational finance teams across different sectors. My current role is the Operations Finance Director for a professional services business.

With my experience and background in finance I’m looking forward to helping Maria and the charity ensure all the wonderful donations and sponsorships we receive are used in the best way to help me&dee achieve its objectives of making memories for as many families as we possibly can. I am also looking forward to helping in other areas of the charity whether it’s supporting our fantastic team in the office to providing ideas and input into up and coming charity events.

After meeting Maria nearly ten years ago now my journey with me&dee has been one of the most enjoyable periods in life. After taking our business relationship to a personal one nine years ago our lives have been quite busy to say the least, but most rewarding!

Since joining the charity full time in January 2018 I’m now Head of Operations, a grand title for a fella who happily sits in the background and mucks in where needed. There’s always plenty to do and my role is generally looking after the day too day stuff, leaving the rest of the team to look after the families we support.

I’m a Derby County fan although time doesn’t allow me to get to Pride Park too often, I enjoy all sorts of music, real music, from the 60’s to country.

This charity is now my life and I’m honored to be a part of the small but committed team that helps deliver and create some smiles and memories to our lovely families, it truly is more than just a job.