Anne Coates is a journalist, editor and author who has contributed to national newspapers, magazines and radio shows on parenting issues, health, travel and product, book, theatre and film reviews. Anne has been the management committee chair of a community nursery, chair of governors at a primary school, on the Southwark Diocese Board of Education, a member of child protection working party and a trustee of Welcare, a London charity supporting families. Anne lives in London, sings in a choir and is currently a trustee of the Dulwich Festival as well as volunteering for a homeless charity during the winter.