MEET THE TEAM

Through their wealth of experience, knowledge and proficiency, our senior management and office team provide carers and the people they care for with high-quality and bespoke support.

CQC has rated us GOOD overall, with OUTSTANDING for ‘well-led’ in 2019.

‘This meant service leadership was exceptional and distinctive. Leaders and the service culture they created drove and improved high-quality, person-centred care.’ CQC 2019

 

Julie Da Costa
Chief Executive Officer

Julie Da Costa has a background in psychology, impact analysis and the care sector, and has worked for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames for more than 25 years.

Danielle Way
Care Coordinator and Saturday Club Lead

Danielle Way has been part of our team since 2018. She originally joined as a Care Support Worker and progressed to Senior Care Support Worker and Saturday Club Lead. Now stepping into the role of Care Coordinator, Danielle brings extensive experience and expertise to her work, ensuring high-quality support for families.

Pauline Doyle
Finance Officer

An integral and valued member of the administration team, Pauline Doyle looks after the organisation’s finances. She joined the charity in July 2020.

Rachel Tawadrous
Chief Operating Officer and Café Coordinator

Rachel Tawadrous has devoted her career to the care sector and has worked for our organisation for more than 35 years.

Sarah Toma
Office Manager

An integral part of the team, Sarah Toma will this year celebrate 25 years of working for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames. She first joined us in 2001 as a volunteer.

Nicola Wilson
Operations Manager

Nicola Wilson has worked for over 20 years within the health/social and youth sector, and our organisation for the seven years.

Holly Crosswaite
Senior Care and Peer Support Worker

Holly Crosswaite joined us in October 2024 and holds a degree in psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Holly has previously worked with the charity as a Care Support Worker and has experience supporting vulnerable individuals with mental health challenges and caring responsibilities.

Fiona Mitchell
Media and Communications Officer

Fiona Mitchell initially joined our charity as a volunteer during the first pandemic lockdown in April 2020. She went on to become our ambassador, and then joined us as a member of staff in October 2021. Fiona has more than 20 years’ experience as a journalist.

 

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Finding Calm while Caring

To mark National Stress Awareness Day, one mum shares how Crossroads Care’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Programme has helped her find calm amid the pressures of caring. ‘When you’re a carer, time to yourself is limited,’ says Janet. ‘I’m a single mum, working...

The Transforming Power of Karate

Here, one mum shares how the life of her son has been transformed by doing karate at the Crossroads Care Saturday Club for children with special educational needs. Before Tomiwa, 13, started attending The Saturday Club, he struggled to communicate and make friends....

Living Well with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s

Here, Twickenham resident Martin Thow shares what it’s like to live with young-onset Alzheimer’s — and how a pioneering Crossroads Care support group is bringing hope, help, and connection to people like him and their carers. ‘When I was first diagnosed with...

Zip Zip Hooray — Crossroads Volunteer Completes Charity Challenge!

Huge congratulations to our brave and brilliant volunteer Margaret Allen and her husband, Rob, who have successfully completed their zip wire challenge at Twickenham Stadium in support of Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston. Flying 150 metres across the iconic rugby...

Crossroads 2025 AGM – Celebrating our Friends of Crossroads

Our recent Annual General Meeting was a heartfelt celebration of our Friends of Crossroads whose generous support enables us to continue providing high-quality care for unpaid carers and the people they look after. Held in the elegant setting of the salon room in York...

Land’s End to Teddington Runners Cross the Finish Line for Crossroads

A team of nine local people who ran all the way from Land’s End to Teddington over two days crossed the finish line on Sunday 6th October to cheers and champagne. The exhausted but ecstatic team, who braved the winds, hail and rain of Storm Amy, arrived back to a...

Land’s End to Teddington: 250 miles for Carers

A dedicated team of nine adventurous runners are taking on an epic relay challenge from Land’s End to Teddington — the home of Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames. Covering over 250 miles, this non-stop effort will take place from the evening of Friday...

River Respite for Unpaid Carers

A boat trip down the Thames brings rare peace and companionship to carers… Each year, 75-year-old Yuan eagerly looks forward to a few hours of calm: a serene riverboat cruise along the River Thames, organised by Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston. For carers like...

Crossroads Care is one of the Mayor’s Chosen Charities!

We are honoured that the Mayor of Richmond, Councillor Penny Frost, has chosen Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames as one of her charities for the 2025/26 civic year. This special recognition provides an invaluable opportunity to raise awareness of the...

Local Heroes Running the Turks Head 10K for Unpaid Carers

On Sunday 8th June, seven amazing individuals will take on the Turks Head 10K in Twickenham — running to raise funds for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston. Each runner brings a deeply personal reason to the start line. Among them is Tristan, running in honour of...