The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointment,
for 4 years from 5 October 2026, of Kathryn Gillatt as a member
of Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service
(CAFCASS).
Cafcass is a non-departmental public body, created under the
Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000, which safeguards
and promotes the welfare of children involved in family
proceedings in which their welfare is or may be in question.
Appointments to CAFCASS are regulated by the Commissioner for
Public Appointments and recruitment processes align with the
Governance Code on Public Appointments.
Biography
Kathryn Gillatt is a Chartered Accountant,senior healthcare
leader and civil servant with experience in finance, corporate
services, governance, and risk management. She has been the Audit
Committee Chair at various NHS Trusts and ALB's since 2014.
Previously Kathryn has held roles as Interim Director of Finance
at Nottingham CityCare from 2017-19, Director of Finance at
Doncaster Children's Trust from 2014-16, Director of Finance and
Corporate Services for DVSA 2002-2014 and Director of Finance and
Information for a second wave NHS trust 1991-2002.
A graduate of Nottingham University, Kathryn is recognised for
her expertise in financial leadership, governance, assurance, and
organisational improvement, helping NHS organisations deliver
effective and accountable public services.
