Our Team

We have a small team of dedicated professionals who are supported by volunteers and freelance grants assessors, who regularly give their time to help us in various aspects of our work.

Our trustees, including a company secretary, ensure that we operate within good governance parameters and work with the chief executive to set the strategic direction of the organisation.

Our patron and vice-presidents support us in all aspects of our work and promote us to wider audiences as appropriate.

Our Diversity

Our board of Trustees and staff team have a broad range of skills and experience and we are committed to increase our diversity so that we can benefit from a range of social backgrounds, skills, and experience. As an example, we recently participated in the Transform Programme, delivered by the charity, Getting on Board, which helps charities take positive action to diversify their Board through open Trustee recruitment and inclusive board culture.

Trustees Staff
Gender 50% Male 50% Female 73% Female 20% Male 7% Non-binary
Disability Yes 14% No 86% Yes 20% No 80%
Ethnicity 21% from a Black, Asian or other non-White ethnic background 7% from a Black, Asian or other non-White ethnic background
Sexual Orientation 100% Heterosexual 73% Heterosexual 7% Gay 7% Bisexual
Socio Economic Background 28% from intermediate or working-class backgrounds 60% from intermediate or working-class backgrounds