Our people

SurrogacyUK was formed in 2002, by a group of surrogates who believed that a successful journey for both surrogates and intended parent(s) was one based on trust, mutual respect and, above all, friendship
Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones
Membership
Surrogate Support
Outreach

David Pexton-Hayes

David Pexton-Hayes
Membership Advisor Agreements
Mediation • Treasurer Training & Development

Rena Miras-Pye

Rena Miras-Pye
Safeguarding Specialist

Alan White

Alan White
Governance
Strategy

Linder Pott
Employment Rights
Diversity & Inclusion

Hazel Foreman

Hazel Foreman
Operations Manager

Emma Edward 
Clinics & HFEA

Sarah McGuiness
Project Management & Process Improvement

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees are a group of surrogates, intended parents and medical professionals who volunteer their time to SurrogacyUK.  

Our Surrogate Team

Our surrogate team is made up of those with personal experiences of surrogacy, who can help support and guide potential surrogates through their surrogacy journey.  With a number of surrogate babies born between them, they have a unique understanding of those who want to be a surrogate.

Dawn Allen

Dawn Allen
Surrogate Application Manager

Rachel Pegg

Rachel Pegg
Surrogate Application Assistant

Ally Whitcombe

Ally Whitcombe
Surrogate Support Coordinator

Sue Fisher

Sue Fisher
Surrogate Mentor

Jemma Black

Jemma Black
Surrogate Mentor

Hannah White
Admin Assistant

Charlotte Mace

Charlotte Mace
IP Support Coordinator

Miriam Trimble

Miriam Trimble
IP Support Coordinator

Kat Chapman
IP Support Coordinator

Lara Qualters

Lara Qualters
IP Support Assistant

Keely Saunders

Keely Saunders
IP Applications Coordinator

Amy Banner

Amy Banner
Admin Assistant

Our Intended Parent Team

Our intended parent team is made up of those who have personal experience of surrogacy as intended parents.  Their unique insight into the process means that they can give excellent support and advice every step of the way.

Operations Team

Our Operations Team is made up of surrogates, intended parents, and surrogate partners.  SurrogacyUK pride itself on its staff having not only the professional experience needed, but also personal surrogacy experience. 

Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones
Head of Surrogacy

Hazel Foreman

Hazel Foreman
Operations Manager

David Pexton-Hayes

David
Pexton-Hayes

Finance

Alex Pye

Alex Pye
Media & PR Officer

Vicky Sutton

Vicky Sutton
Community Events Coordinator