Carolyn, mother of Rosie, is the Founder and Chair of Trustees for Rosie’s Rainbow Fund. Carolyn set up Rosie's Rainbow Fund as a legacy to honour her late daughter's wish. She has steered the charity since its inception in 2004, ensuring it continues to stay true to her daughter's vision. Her first-hand experience of the difficulties and isolation of parents undergoing lengthy hospital stays, enables her to fully understand the needs of parents and very sick children in hospital. 

Carolyn was awarded a Point of Light by former Prime Minister David Cameron for outstanding volunteering in the service of others.  She continues to produce many large scale charity shows to raise funds and awareness of Rosie’s charity. 

She is an inspirational speaker, delivering professional and charity talks nationwide  and on many podcasts, TV and countless radio shows. 

 Most recently Carolyn was Guest of Honour on ITV Katie Piper's Weekend Escape. 

Carolyn is thrilled  that her memoir The Future is Rosie has just been announced 2025 Winner of The Beryl Bainbridge Award for First-Time Author.

 Carolyn's older daughter Ellie is a trustee of the charity, and she also has a teenage son and two grandchildren.

Carolyn is also a Co-Director of Redroofs School for the Performing Arts and has many years of teaching experience in training young performers, many of whom have forged successful professional careers on stage and screen.