Lorraine runs the international charity Toilet Twinning; she has just finished a Masters in applied theology and leadership, and is training to become an ordained pioneer minister within the Church of England. Lorraine is an active member of Coastline Vineyard Church in Bournemouth, where she is involved in the church’s mentoring scheme and leadership training, as well as leading a weekly life group.

She is married to Vern; they have three teenagers aged 19, 17 and 15, and a dog called Roobarb. Lorraine loves to read, ski, go to the gym, and go out for curries!