I regularly sat on a Sheffield Adoption panel with Charlotte a number of years ago, as an adopter. I grew fond of Charlotte and feel very sad to hear of her illness and that she is no longer with us. I enjoyed her lively, thoughtful and generous spark (with a hint of mischief). She made it clear she valued my perspectives, even when we didn't agree!. I know she really appreciated those years sitting on panel and I was happy to hear she was Chair on a panel elsewhere when I saw her more recently. I am glad to have known her a little and I am thinking of her family.