Meet the Team

James Kirton

Head of Charity

James is the charity lead. He has over 20 years of experience in the charity sector and is passionate about the NHS. Contact details: James.Kirton@SomersetFT.nhs.uk and 01935 383020 or 01823 344437.

Zoe Steer

Head of Fundraising

Zoe has been working in the third sector for over 10 years and manages the Fundraising teams across our family of NHS charities. Contact details: Zoe.Steer@SomersetFT.nhs.uk and 01823 343974 or 07557 012437.

Amy Phelps

Community and Events Fundraiser

Amy joined the team in April having worked in the dementia team in Yeovil. Amy was a fundraising volunteer for many years. Amy works with the community to support them in any fundraising they do. Contact details: amy.phelps@somersetft.nhs.uk and 07342 706757.

Karen Mühl

Community and Events Fundraiser

Karen is a Community and Events Fundraiser and usually works on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Get in touch with Karen if you would like to raise money for our charity. Contact details: karen.muhl@somersetft.nhs.uk and 07748 624239.

Amanda Abrahams

Fundraising Administrator

Amanda is tasked with the day to day running of the Fundraising Office and processing all the donations and queries that we receive. Contact Amanda for donations and gift aid. Contact details: amanda.abrahams@SomersetFT.nhs.uk and 01935 383020

Graham Hughes

Chair

Graham has over 40 years of experience in the financial and legal sectors and was previously an executive director of Bank and Clients PLC. Prior to this, in his capacity as managing partner and latterly chairman, he developed a legal practice to a multi office large employer. He has a deep understanding of commercial and risk management within the financial sector together with a thorough knowledge of the core strategic principles of heavily regulated and competitive sectors. He has also been involved in change management, developing policies for large and complex organisations including whistle blowing, IT security and data protection and people policies. Graham joined the Trust Board of Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in April 2018 and subsequently joined the Trust Board of the merged trust in April 2023.