People
We have eight trustees whose ages range between 33 – 64 years and all are actively involved in running the organisation and raising funds, along with volunteers. Our team of trustees and volunteers have a range of experience and skills in business administration, charity management, fund raising, accounts, information technology and other relevant areas. Trustees include childcare, medical, IT and management professionals. Several trustees and volunteers have been involved in setting up and running local charities, including fund raising, accounts, website construction etc. Our familiarity with the charity sector means that we already have access to a network of advice and support to call upon if we need skills not covered by our members.
Trustees
Jo Burton (Founder, Chair)
Hello, My name is Jo Burton, I'm the Manager of a residential placement for children with Autism in a special school. I also run a charity providing activities for children with special needs during the summer holidays along with my sister Amanda.
I visited Bwindi Rainforest in 2006 to trek mountain gorillas and was completely overawed to meet the children and people who live in the area and run local community groups. They are all so enthusiastic and energetic, my visits were an amazing and enriching experience and I am glad that I have had the opportunity to start this organisation. I had such fun staying in Uganda, and made some excellent friends.
There are many local organisations needing support. We aim to support local organisations and help them build a better future for the local people.
Sian (Treasurer)
Sian is a mum and a childcare professional working with young people with special needs.
Maria Presley (no relation!)
Maria is a mum of two, and lives in Somerset with her husband and children.
Sue
Hi, I'm Sue. I'm married with two children. I work as a day nursery manager, caring for children aged 2-5 years; this is a job I really enjoy and find very rewarding.
Most of my spare time I'm busy doing 'family stuff,' but any extra time I have is spent doing DIY and cooking. In the summer holidays I help out at North Wilts Holiday Club for children & young people with special needs, this is the most fun packed and wonderful time and I look forward to it hugely every year.
I became a trustee because the stories and accounts of Jo's visits to Bwindi spurred me to want to help the children who so need a good start in life, and with everyone's support I believe we can make this happen for them.
Fiona
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Geraldine
I am a retired teacher and sponsor. What make it so important and worthwhile to sponsor a child's education, is that these are children who want to go to school but cannot because education has to be paid for. It seems a small price to pay to enable a child to go to school and have the chance of a better future.
David
Hello, I am married to Geraldine. I have recently retired from a career in I.T., which also included transnational responsibilities. When I was young, I was lucky to have educational opportunities that had not been available to my parents, which in turn influenced my career and life. I am pleased to be able contribute in some small way to enabling others to have a similar opportunity.
There are lots of other people helping out with fund raising, website-building, publicity etc. If you would like to join us please get in touch!
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