Welcoming new Board members: Toys and tales of a talented trio

What was your favourite childhood toy?

A Mr Men Post Office?
A pedal car?
A well-worn Paddington?

As ECHC welcomes three new Board members, we asked them this very important question. Their answers – like their stories – did not disappoint.

These appointments come at an exciting moment for ECHC, as we launch our new 10-year strategy focused on one bold aim: to ensure No Child Has To Face Hospital Alone.

We’re thrilled to welcome Susanne, Ed, and Roland to our Board and look forward to the expertise, insight, and heart they will bring to our charity.

Susanne Godfrey - The Post Office Maestro

“I had a Mr Men Post Office with stamps, money, and a counter – it was played with for years by all the children who came to my house!”

Susanne is a Senior Finance leader with over two decades of experience.  She was a Director in the PwC Deals team and has held various CFO roles. She is currently a Board Advisor in the Private equity and VC sector.

For Susanne, toys like these reflect a lifelong love of play and imagination. She believes that every child should experience team sports – learning to collaborate, and enjoy being part of a group, no matter their skill level.

Ed Brooke - Paddington and Pages

“My constant companion was a well-worn, bootless, hatless Paddington, often by my side as I got lost in books.”

Ed is Executive Partner at The Leith Agency and a long-time supporter of ECHC. His connection to our charity is personal: his daughter was a frequent visitor to Edinburgh Children’s Hospital due to a rare form of brittle asthma. He recalls the care and attention provided by the ECHC team, a kindness that left a lasting impression.

Ed believes that every child should be free to explore and lose themselves in nature. “Let them run riot,” he says, “but always with a watchful eye!”

Roland Inglis - Pedal Cars and Purpose

“A pedal car was my favourite toy – it even reminds me of the little electric cars ECHC provides children on their way to surgery!”

Roland is Partner and Head of Scotland and North England at Capco, with 27 years of experience across banking, insurance, and asset management. A father of three, he has seen firsthand the impact of hospital visits and is passionate about giving back.

For Roland, every child should experience love and support, something he sees ECHC delivering every day.