Our Team
Meet the Wishing Well trustees and CEO
Jo White
CEO
Jo has dedicated her career to transforming clinical environments into places where music is happening. She founded Wishing Well in 2013 and since then has worked in partnership with hospitals across Sussex and Surrey, supporting the wellbeing of countless people of all ages in hospital. To learn more about her work, watch her TEDx talk on how music empowers people in hospital.
Olivia Doyle
Trustee Strategy and Funding
Olivia has extensive experience in international development, focusing on supporting marginalised communities. Her background includes working with organisations like Frontline AIDS, Sightsavers, and Christian Aid to develop impactful programs. She believes in the power of arts to drive positive change and is enthusiastic about Wishing Well's mission to bring music to those who need it most.
Eleanor Carson
Trustee Treasurer
Eleanor is a Clinical Psychologist and has worked in the NHS for over 20 years. She’s a keen flute player and enjoys playing with others in a local amateur orchestra. Before becoming a therapist Eleanor trained as an auditor, becoming a part qualified (CIMA) accountant with the audit commission.
Anisa Dar
Safeguarding Lead
Anisa is a dedicated advocate for vulnerable populations, specializing in safeguarding and child protection in conflict zones and fragile settings. With extensive experience in international development and commitment to human rights, she has worked with numerous organizations like Acted, Save the Children and the UN. She also supports the Safeguarding Resource Support Hub (UKAID initiative). Anisa believes in the power of music to heal and is excited to contribute her expertise to Wishing Well as the Safeguarding Lead.
Denise Cook
Trustee
Denise is a highly experienced healthcare leader with over 30 years in the NHS, culminating in her current executive role within a leading pathology network. Passionate about compassionate leadership and professional development, she has a keen interest in fostering emotional agility within the workplace. Having witnessed the positive impact of music in healthcare settings, she is honored to serve as a Trustee for Wishing Well.
Our Musicians
The Wishing Well musicians are professional facilitators trained to bring our skills into hospital settings to play for and with everyone on the ward. We are composers, performers, producers, multi-instrumentalists and vocalists, brought together in this organisation by our passion for connecting with people through a shared musical experience. We love hearing people’s stories and following wherever they lead.