JNF aims to make a difference by offering:



Achievements

In 2015, the first year of running, The Joshua Nolan Foundation funded around 30 therapy sessions, in Edinburgh and the Lothians


Testimonials
Meet the team

Laura Nolan
FounderLaura founded the Joshua Nolan foundation after the death of her son Josh in 2013. Having experienced first hand such tragedy she wanted to find new and better ways to support others in Scotland.
Laura has run her own business for a number of years and is a trained massage therapist, skincare specialist and meditation teacher.

Zoë Sinclair
SecretaryZoë works for Sumdog, an online Maths and Literacy game-based program for schools. Zoë has known Laura Nolan for over 30 years, and was very close to Joshua, so the charity is very close to her heart. Proud to be a Trustee as she believes the JNF offers a unique service for people suffering from suicidal thoughts.

Emma Hourston
ChairEmma joined the Foundation as Chair in September 2022. Emma is hugely passionate about improving mental health awareness, removing the stigma it holds and ensuring that all people have the tools available to heal and grow. Having worked in HR for the last 12 years and most recently becoming a qualified Life & Business Coach, Emma thrives in supporting people.
Emma feels honoured to be on the board of such an incredible charity and is excited to be a driving force behind its growth through this next chapter.

Anna Neubert-Wood
Charity ManagerWith experience in the field of Wellbeing, Mental Health and community growth, Anna joined the Joshua Nolan Foundation in October 2022. She is looking to grow the charity’s reach and expand its services, help build a bigger support network for Mental Health requirements in Edinburgh and further afield.
Passionate about removing the stigma around mental illness, creating safe spaces for those craving community and supporting individuals and organisations on their growth journey.

Margaret Clift
TrusteeMargaret joined the Joshua Nolan Foundation as a Trustee in 2023. She has been a professional fundraiser for two decades, working across the voluntary, cultural and higher education sectors. She is passionate about improving mental health, saving the lives of people at risk of suicide, and supporting people bereaved by suicide.