SUSANNAH FORLAND, Chief Executive
Susannah Forland joined Cosmic in 2024, bringing extensive experience in strategic leadership and income growth within the charity sector. She has led fundraising and volunteering departments at several charities, managing substantial budgets, diverse income streams, and large teams. Additionally, she is a Trustee at Coppafeel! and a member of the Fundraising and Communications Committee at Rights of Women. At Cosmic, Susannah provides clear leadership and strategic direction, elevates income streams, and ensures the delivery of high-quality services. Outside of work, she spends time adventuring and exploring with her family.
S.Forland@nhs.net or 020 3312 6947
LYNSEY CARRINGTON, Deputy Chief Executive
Lynsey joined Cosmic in 2022 after working in the charity sector for 4 years, following a long career in medical sales in the NHS. Lynsey will be combining her experience to focus on developing and growing the pipeline of prospects to secure long term funds for Cosmic. She will be supporting the team to deliver projects and campaigns and engage with all of the clinical teams. In her spare time, Lynsey loves to explore new places, learn about new cultures, spend time with her family and play netball.
Lynsey.Carrington1@nhs.net or 020 3312 5696
GEORGE LEE, Project Development Manager
George re-joined Cosmic in 2019, having previously worked at Cosmic as our Fundraising Assistant in 2017. George’s main role is to deliver key new services and estates changes to develop trial projects, monitoring and evaluating their success, and implementing large scale projects that meet the needs of the charity and funders. In his spare time George loves going to the cinema and seeing his friends.
GRACE MINTY, Events and Corporate Partnerships Manager (currently on maternity leave)
Grace joined Cosmic in 2022 after working in events in the corporate sector and organising events on a regional level for Riding for the Disabled, a national charity. Grace’s main role is to build on and support our corporate partnerships and deliver our portfolio of fundraising events. Outside of work Grace enjoys spending time outdoors; swimming, running or cycling (with lots of coffee stops!) as well as seeing friends and family.
CARA MCGUCKIN, Events and Communications Executive
Cara joined Cosmic in 2023 after working in meetings and events in the corporate sector and attending university at Southampton. Cara’s main role at Cosmic is to support on delivering our portfolio of fundraising events and run our marketing and social media campaigns. Outside of work Cara enjoys running British Touring Car events, going on holiday to explore new places and spending time with her friends and family.
Cara.McGuckin@nhs.net or 020 3312 3758
SEAN LYNCH, Fundraising Projects Officer
Sean joined Cosmic in 2022 after previously working in private healthcare, this is Sean’s first charity based role. Sean’s main role is to provide day to day administration, provide stewardship to all our challenge event participants, and support on project developments. In his spare time, Sean enjoys playing tennis, going to the theatre and socialising with friends.
Sean.Lynch6@nhs.net or 020 3312 6179
ISABELLA NEWHOUSE, Administration Support Assistant
Isabella joined Cosmic in 2024 after completing a Fashion Buying and Merchandising degree at the University of the Arts London. Isabella’s role at Cosmic is to focus on administration in the Cosmic office and implementing Nutri-Care on the wards. In her free time, Isabella enjoys attending small fashion pop ups and gigs. Also trying new foods with friends and family!
Isabella.Newhouse@nhs.net or 020 3312 6175
TRACEY ANN RAMSAROOP, Cosmic House Accommodation Manager
Tracey joined Cosmic in 2019 and is our Cosmic House Accommodation Manager. Tracey looks after all of the families that arrive on our unit Children’s Intensive Care unit at St Mary’s Hospital, welcoming them and making sure that their stay in Cosmic House is as comfortable as possible. Outside of work Tracey’s interests include art, history and current affairs – she enjoys visiting museums and exhibitions.
TraceyAnn.Ramsaroop@nhs.net or 020 3312 0513