Meet the Team
Wendy de Capell Brooke, President
I have been involved with The Friends of The Royal Marsden Chelsea for over 25 years as a volunteer in flowers, organising events and sponsorship and as a committee member, chairman and trustee. It is a privilege to be involved in The Royal Marsden and I continue to be inspired by the staff, volunteers, the patients and their families.
In addition to my role at The Friends of The Royal Marsden Chelsea, I currently hold roles in the property, agriculture and the state education sectors.
I have been involved with The Friends of The Royal Marsden Chelsea for over 25 years as a volunteer in flowers, organising events and sponsorship and as a committee member, chairman and trustee. It is a privilege to be involved in The Royal Marsden and I continue to be inspired by the staff, volunteers, the patients and their families.
In addition to my role at The Friends of The Royal Marsden Chelsea, I currently hold roles in the property, agriculture and the state education sectors.
Cristiana Aragoni, Chair
I first visited the Royal Marsden Hospital, Chelsea to accompany a very close friend for regular long term therapy. I was inspired by the kindness of staff and volunteers and started volunteering in the cafe’ in 2018. I then moved to the Friends’ shop where I focused on widening the range of healthier snacks and drinks.
Before volunteering at the Royal Marsden, Chelsea I worked in Sales & Marketing for over 15 years in the Language and Cross Cultural Training sector.
I first visited the Royal Marsden Hospital, Chelsea to accompany a very close friend for regular long term therapy. I was inspired by the kindness of staff and volunteers and started volunteering in the cafe’ in 2018. I then moved to the Friends’ shop where I focused on widening the range of healthier snacks and drinks.
Before volunteering at the Royal Marsden, Chelsea I worked in Sales & Marketing for over 15 years in the Language and Cross Cultural Training sector.
Sarah Phipps, Vice Chair
I first visited the Royal Marsden, Chelsea in 2015 and following treatment, decided that I wanted to give back in a way that would enhance the patient experience. I started on Meet & Greet in March 2017 and then added outpatient support alongside the cafe and administration support in the Critical Care Unit.
Prior to the pandemic, I had my own Event Management and Fundraising Consultancy for over twenty five years.
I first visited the Royal Marsden, Chelsea in 2015 and following treatment, decided that I wanted to give back in a way that would enhance the patient experience. I started on Meet & Greet in March 2017 and then added outpatient support alongside the cafe and administration support in the Critical Care Unit.
Prior to the pandemic, I had my own Event Management and Fundraising Consultancy for over twenty five years.
The Friends Committee
Top Left to Right - Emily Eban (Young Friends), Mel Bowker (Recruitment / Part-time Secretary), Camilla Callander (Part-time Secretary), Sarah Phipps (Vice Chair & Meet & Greet), Ian Williams (Treasurer), Cristiana Aragoni (Chair), Wendy de Capell Brooke (President), Katie Sketchley (Shop), Sally Robotham (Shop Trolley), Anneka MacThomas (Flowers), Sarah Laidlaw (Cafe), Teresa Dick (Book Keeper), Jane Munday (Events), Biffa Bradshaw (Events), Suzanne McGill (MDU Tea Trolley).
Picture taken in May 2025.
Picture taken in May 2025.
