THE founder of Megan Baker House has decided to move on from the charity set up in memory of her daughter.

Jo Baker Watson will call it a day after eight years of heading the charity to let others take it to the next level.

She founded the charity after her six-year-old daughter died of cerebral palsy and since then it has provided free conductive education for children and adults with similar problems.

Under her leadership, it has grown from small beginnings to a point where it now helps more than 200 young children and nearly 100 adults.

John Mair, chair of trustees, said Ms Baker Watson leaves a great legacy but hopes the charity can achieve even greater success.

“Jo has done a fantastic job of getting us to where we are and we’re really grateful for the work she has done and the reputation we have developed for doing an excellent job for those we help,”

he said. “We know there are lots more people out there that would benefit from the help we offer and we have plans to expand the service and will be looking for increased funding. I would like to offer our sincere and genuine thanks to Jo for her leadership and the effort she has put in over the years.”

Highlights of her time include a move away from a bungalow in Bromyard to more spacious premises at Moreton Eye, Leominster, and acquiring the support of comedian Jo Brand.