About Us
Cuppa Squad is the brainchild of Kate Walker, who found there was a shortage of ongoing practical advice and support for people who had been diagnosed with conditions such as diabetes, prediabetes or obesity.
Determined to help those in this situation, Kate’s idea was to set up a free service in the community that offered easy-to-follow health and lifestyle guidance. Just as important, people would be able to socialise and share experience with others in a welcoming and relaxed environment.
Today, Cuppa Squad holds friendly tea and coffee sessions and one-off events in a growing number of communities. Recommended by GPs and social prescribers, every session is well led and there are always healthcare professionals present to give individual advice.
“It’s actually really good to talk to people that are in the same boat, that you’re all coming from the same place, and, you know, because you will understand better than somebody who isn’t suffering from the symptoms that you’ve got. I find that quite helpful because it’s like there’s somebody standing next to me and helping me through it.”
Jan from Bridgnorth
Meet Our Trustees
Kate Walker
Chair and Founder
Kate has worked in the health and wellbeing industry for 22 years. A published author, consultant and researcher, she has a special interest in the use of education and support to help people manage their health more effectively through behaviour change. She’s an enthusiastic skier and uninhibited tea drinker.
Caroline Rees Edwards
Vice Chair & Clinical Lead
A Diabetes Nurse for over 30 years, Caroline continues to be passionate about empowering people to do the best for their own health. She lives with her grown-up son and her crazy dog, Dexter, who demands long walks in the park. Caroline’s favourite thing to do is visit her daughter and two grandsons in Canada.
Mark Triggs
Treasurer
An experienced leadership coach, Mark is also a hands-on business ‘fixer’ and runs the Bridgnorth CAP Debt Centre. A believer in our ability to change the world for good, he takes a special interest in developing nations. He claims to have been a Chelsea fan from long before the Roman invasion.
June Marshall
Communication and Marketing Lead
June has always worked in the public sector, in communications and marketing. She is passionate about enabling citizens to have a voice and be heard in all areas of Council activity. June’s 18 year-old daughter lives with type 1 diabetes, having being diagnosed at the age of 4, when very little support was available.
Adam Roberts
Governance Lead
Adam has been an Event Safety Consultant for 20 years. His interest has been implementing long term strategies to improve staff safety and well-being. He joined us after he successful implemented hypo boxes and diabetes awareness at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. He enjoys travelling and eating Dairy Milk.
Meet Our Team
Alison Emeny
Lead Facilitator
Alison has recently joined the team and we look forward to you getting to know her.
Samantha Davies
Volunteer Supporting Admin and Fund Raising
Samantha has been volunteering for fourteen years, including at Russell Hall Hospital. She has a great passion to make a difference for people’s lives. Samantha is really organised from dealing with admin to support with calls. Samantha enjoys shopping, listening to music, and spending time with Labrador puppy Hugo.
