Trustees

Patricia Napier - CHAIRMAN
ran an isolated rural hospital and clinics in Zambia for two years. For six years Patricia Napier was chairman of another charity working in Zambia, and she continues to visit the country regularly and to make extensive contacts. She is the Chairman of Governors of Dean Close School, Cheltenham.

Nicky Bishop - TRUSTEE
works in the charitable sector and has a close association and knowledge of Africa. She was Head of Corporate Fundraising at Save the Children and Director of Fundraising for WWF. She has worked in South Africa as Head of Fundraising and most recently as Chief Executive of a Children’s Hospital in Cape Town. She is now working in the UK.

Sarah Brunwin - TRUSTEE
has worked as a consultant in the charity sector for more than 25 years and has a particular interest in and knowledge of NGOs working in Africa. She has visited numerous projects throughout Africa and has particular knowledge and experience in the areas of education, health, development and conservation.

Perdita Hunt - TRUSTEE
is a Gallery Director with senior experience in communications, marketing and fundraising.  She has worked for NGOs in the arts, heritage and the environment and has lived in a number of African countries.

Robert Napier CBE - TRUSTEE
after 30 years as a senior industrialist, Robert spent 8 years running The World Wildlife Fund in the UK and is now Chairman of the Board of the Met. Office. He is a Trustee of a number of other charities and serves as a non-executive director on various corporate boards. He is Chairman of the Governors of Sedbergh School.

David Smith FCA - HON. TREASURER
is a Charted Accountant with many years experience in both industry and the accountancy profession. He has a keen interest in charities that encourage self sufficiency.