9-13 November 2026
Every charity needs people who believe in its mission, ask the right questions, bring different perspectives to the table and help ensure it can continue to make a difference for the people it supports.
At S.H.E. UK, our Board of Trustees brings together a remarkable mix of experience, skills and perspectives. From strategic change and finance to marketing, fundraising, diversity, impact and therapeutic practice, each trustee contributes something different.
Most importantly, they share a commitment to S.H.E. UK’s vision and to ensuring that survivors of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation have access to the long-term, person-centred support they need to heal, recover and build the lives they deserve.
During Trustees’ Week 2026, we want to celebrate the people who give their time, knowledge and energy to help guide S.H.E. UK.
Reena Pastakia, Chair
Our Chair, Reena Pastakia, brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic change, project management and organisational transformation.
After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with PwC, Reena worked with major organisations including Barclays Wealth, Royal Bank of Scotland and Deutsche Bank. Her career has centred on helping organisations navigate complex challenges and deliver meaningful change.
Reena has also spent many years using her professional skills within the charity sector. Before becoming Chair of S.H.E. UK in 2024, she worked with Pilotlight, supporting small charities to make positive and sustainable changes. It was through this work that she first became familiar with S.H.E. UK.
Having seen the organisation and its work at close quarters, Reena was inspired to apply for the role of Chair when it became available.
Her strategic perspective and experience help S.H.E. UK look ahead, make informed decisions and continue to develop as an organisation.
Away from S.H.E. UK, Reena enjoys ballroom dancing, cooking and playing tennis.
Jacqui Lewis, Founder Member
Jacqui Lewis is the person who started it all.
As the founder of S.H.E. UK, Jacqui’s vision, determination and belief in the potential of survivors have been fundamental to the organisation’s existence.
Jacqui describes herself as a catalyst who brings different people together to create change. That ability to connect people, ideas and opportunities helped turn an idea into the charity that exists today.
Although S.H.E. UK has grown and evolved since its beginnings, Jacqui remains part of the Board as a Founder Member and continues to offer her experience, encouragement and support.
Her connection to S.H.E. UK is unique. She carries the history of the organisation while continuing to support its future.
Outside of her work with S.H.E. UK, Jacqui enjoys reading, writing, arts and crafts, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Jenny Lewis, Trustee
Jenny Lewis joined S.H.E. UK because she wanted to contribute whatever she could to help the charity develop and progress.
She is passionate about the importance of giving survivors the time and space they need to heal from the devastating effects of abuse. For Jenny, recovery is about much more than simply surviving. It is about having the opportunity to keep reaching, growing and blossoming, and ultimately to live the life each survivor deserves.
As a trustee, Jenny brings that passion to the governance of S.H.E. UK, helping to ensure that the charity’s vision remains at the heart of its decisions and future development.
Away from her trustee role, Jenny enjoys singing, writing short stories, watching the latest films, practising yoga and, perhaps most importantly, chocolate testing!
Debbie Porter, Trustee
Debbie Porter joined the S.H.E. UK Board in February 2023, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the internet industry.
As a small business owner as well as having spent much of her career in the corporate world, Debbie wanted to use her experience in marketing and communications to support S.H.E. UK.
Her role includes helping the charity communicate its work, raise awareness, strengthen its digital presence and reach more people with its message.
For a charity like S.H.E. UK, effective communication is particularly important. It helps people understand what support is available, enables the organisation to share its impact and ensures that the experiences and needs of survivors remain visible.
Outside of work and her trustee responsibilities, Debbie spends much of her spare time in the garden, looking after a large allotment. She also enjoys cooking with the food she grows, reading, travelling with friends and family, watching films and spending time with her family.
Corinna Del Debbio, Trustee
Corinna Del Debbio first discovered SHE UK through our work with Pilotlight and quickly became passionate about our mission.
She joined our Board in January 2025, bringing valuable experience from her roles as Corporate Partnerships Manager in the charity sector as well as SGBV campaigning at university.
Corinna supports SHE UK with her expertise in fundraising and diversifying income, helping us think about how we can build strong, varied funding relationships that allow us the sustainability to plan long-term
We’re incredibly grateful for the energy, expertise and perspective Corinna brings to our Board.
When she’s not supporting S.H.E. UK, you’ll usually find her outdoors running or hiking, or cooking something delicious at home.
Mila Evanics, Trustee
Mila Evanics brings together two areas of particular relevance to S.H.E. UK: strategic insight and a strong interest in therapeutic practice.
Mila is a strategy, analysis and impact specialist, supporting organisations in the charity sector to make informed, insights-driven decisions. Her expertise helps bring a focus on evidence, impact and the difference that organisations are making.
She was particularly drawn to S.H.E. UK’s mission of empowering survivors of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation and is passionate about the transformative role that long-term therapeutic practice can play in recovery and resilience.
Since 2022, Mila has also been studying counselling and psychotherapy, deepening her understanding of therapeutic approaches.
This combination of professional expertise and interest in therapy gives Mila a valuable perspective as S.H.E. UK continues to develop its services and consider how best to demonstrate and maximise its impact.
A Board with a shared purpose
Although our trustees have very different professional backgrounds and life experiences, they are united by a shared belief in what S.H.E. UK is trying to achieve.
Good charity governance is about much more than attending meetings. Trustees provide oversight, challenge and support. They help organisations manage risk, think strategically, use resources responsibly and remain accountable to the people and communities they exist to serve.
At S.H.E. UK, our trustees bring their individual skills to that responsibility while keeping our mission firmly in view.
Their contributions range from strategic change and governance to communications, fundraising, DEI, impact and therapeutic understanding. Together, those different perspectives help make our Board stronger.
And while the work of trustees often happens behind the scenes, its impact is felt throughout the organisation.
Thank you to our Board
During Trustees’ Week 2026, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to Reena, Jacqui, Jenny, Debbie, Corinna and Mila.
Thank you for giving your time.
Thank you for sharing your expertise.
Thank you for challenging, supporting and guiding S.H.E. UK.
And most importantly, thank you for believing in the importance of our work and in the potential of survivors to heal, grow and thrive.
We are incredibly grateful for everything you contribute to S.H.E. UK.
Happy Trustees’ Week 2026! 💙
S.H.E. UK is delighted to have joined the Mansfield & Ashfield Business Network, strengthening our connection with the local business community and creating new opportunities to share our work, build relationships and explore ways businesses can support our mission.
Based in Mansfield, S.H.E. UK supports adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and adults who have experienced rape or sexual assault. Our survivor-centred services include therapy, telephone support and our SHE-roes Lounge, alongside practical support and opportunities for survivors to connect with others and move forward in their lives.
Joining the Mansfield & Ashfield Business Network gives us the opportunity to introduce our work to a wider audience of local businesses and organisations, while also learning more about the businesses and people who make up our local community.
Building connections within our local business community
For charities like S.H.E. UK, strong relationships with local businesses can make a real difference.
Businesses have a wealth of skills, expertise, contacts and resources that can potentially help charities to develop and grow. Equally, working with a local charity can provide businesses and their teams with opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to their community and support an issue that affects far more people than many realise.
We hope that our membership of the network will lead to conversations about how we can work together, whether that is through fundraising, corporate volunteering, sharing expertise, raising awareness or developing longer-term partnerships.
There may also be opportunities for businesses to support specific S.H.E. UK projects and campaigns, helping us to continue providing vital services to survivors across Nottinghamshire.
Why local support matters
The need for our services remains significant.
Many of the people who come to S.H.E. UK have lived with the impact of sexual abuse or sexual violence for years, sometimes decades, before reaching out for support. Having access to specialist, trauma-informed services can be an important part of their journey towards recovery.
As a local charity, we are proud to be part of the Mansfield community. Developing stronger relationships with local businesses helps us to build a wider network of people who understand what we do and why our services are so important.
It also helps us to make sure that more people know that support is available.
Working together to make a difference
We are looking forward to getting to know other members of the Mansfield & Ashfield Business Network and exploring where our organisations might be able to work together.
Whether you are a small independent business, a larger local employer or a professional organisation, there are many ways you can support S.H.E. UK. Sometimes it can be as simple as sharing information about our services with your employees or networks. For others, it might mean organising a fundraising activity, offering professional expertise, sponsoring an event or developing a longer-term partnership.
Every connection helps us reach more people, build greater understanding and continue our work supporting survivors.
We are excited to be part of the Mansfield & Ashfield Business Network and look forward to meeting fellow members, sharing our story and discovering what we can achieve together.
If your business would like to find out more about S.H.E. UK or explore opportunities to work with us, we would love to hear from you.
Support Us
💙 To support our work and help us provide life-changing support to survivors, consider donating today: https://localgiving.org/charity/she-uk
