Staff

Dame Sara Llewellin

Chief Executive

Sara Llewellin is Chief Executive, responsible with the Board of Trustees for the strategic direction and social impact of the Trust.

Sara is on the Advisory Boards of the Impact Investing Institute, Big Society Capital and Big Issue Invest’s Growth Impact Fund. She is a former board member of Charity Bank, the Europe Foundation Centre, the Association of Charitable Foundations and Lottery Distributors. Sara was formerly at the City Bridge Trust for a number of years and before that was the Chief Executive of St Giles Trust in London. Her background is in social justice activism, particularly on gender violence, LGBT issues and children’s community provision.

Sara says: “It is an extraordinary privilege to lead an organisation which works to create structural change. Our trustees and staff are all driven by our common values and a shared optimistic vision for the future.”

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Dame Sara Llewellin

Chief Executive

Sara Llewellin is Chief Executive, responsible with the Board of Trustees for the strategic direction and social impact of the Trust.

Sara is on the Advisory Boards of the Impact Investing Institute, Big Society Capital and Big Issue Invest’s Growth Impact Fund. She is a former board member of Charity Bank, the Europe Foundation Centre, the Association of Charitable Foundations and Lottery Distributors. Sara was formerly at the City Bridge Trust for a number of years and before that was the Chief Executive of St Giles Trust in London. Her background is in social justice activism, particularly on gender violence, LGBT issues and children’s community provision.

Sara says: “It is an extraordinary privilege to lead an organisation which works to create structural change. Our trustees and staff are all driven by our common values and a shared optimistic vision for the future.”

Camila Azevedo

Head of External Affairs, Fair by Design

Camila joined Fair By Design in 2022. She has a background in communications, public affairs, policy and media relations in the not-for-profit, multilateral and private sectors in the UK and abroad. Before joining Fair By Design, Camila worked in a UK professional membership body in women’s health, leading on external affairs activity to ensure Government, Parliament and the media prioritised women’s reproductive healthcare. She has also worked in communications, public affairs and policy in an international NGO and UN agency, as well as in media relations and communications in the private sector.
Camila holds an MSc in International Development and Management from Lund University, Sweden. Her Masters dissertation focussed on a new model of agrarian reform championed by the Brazilian Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST), the largest peasant movement in Latin America. The dissertation was nominated for the Hydén Awards for best thesis on socio-economic and political issues in developing countries.

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Camila Azevedo

Head of External Affairs, Fair by Design

Camila joined Fair By Design in 2022. She has a background in communications, public affairs, policy and media relations in the not-for-profit, multilateral and private sectors in the UK and abroad. Before joining Fair By Design, Camila worked in a UK professional membership body in women’s health, leading on external affairs activity to ensure Government, Parliament and the media prioritised women’s reproductive healthcare. She has also worked in communications, public affairs and policy in an international NGO and UN agency, as well as in media relations and communications in the private sector.
Camila holds an MSc in International Development and Management from Lund University, Sweden. Her Masters dissertation focussed on a new model of agrarian reform championed by the Brazilian Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST), the largest peasant movement in Latin America. The dissertation was nominated for the Hydén Awards for best thesis on socio-economic and political issues in developing countries.

Maria Booker

Head of Policy, Fair by Design

Maria joined Fair By Design in 2023. She is an experienced policy and programmes management professional having started her career in the Department for Business and also having worked in the private and charity sectors on issues such as consumer policy, energy policy and social justice and human rights.

Maria joins Fair by Design from the human rights in childbirth charity Birthrights, where she was Programmes Director. She also chaired her local Maternity Voices Partnership for four years. Maria is passionate about ensuring people with lived experience are involved from the outset in designing the outcomes that work for them.

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Maria Booker

Head of Policy, Fair by Design

Maria joined Fair By Design in 2023. She is an experienced policy and programmes management professional having started her career in the Department for Business and also having worked in the private and charity sectors on issues such as consumer policy, energy policy and social justice and human rights.

Maria joins Fair by Design from the human rights in childbirth charity Birthrights, where she was Programmes Director. She also chaired her local Maternity Voices Partnership for four years. Maria is passionate about ensuring people with lived experience are involved from the outset in designing the outcomes that work for them.

Martin Coppack, Director Fair by Design

Martin Coppack

Director, Fair by Design

Martin leads the Fair by Design team’s work to end the injustice of the Poverty Premium. With a background in consumer advocacy, grant-making and regulation Martin has held a range of positions, all with a common objective to place low income and vulnerable people at the heart of policy making.

Martin is a Commissioner for the Commission on Financial Inclusion. Previously he has been a board member of the Association of Charitable Foundations, the Nationwide Foundation and the Institute of Consumer Affairs, as well as a Commissioner for Scope’s Commission on Extra Costs for Disabled People.

Martin says: “It is just not fair that the poor pay more for everyday essentials. Working on the Fair by Design campaign provides the ideal opportunity to make markets fairer for all.”

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Martin Coppack, Director Fair by Design

Martin Coppack

Director, Fair by Design

Martin leads the Fair by Design team’s work to end the injustice of the Poverty Premium. With a background in consumer advocacy, grant-making and regulation Martin has held a range of positions, all with a common objective to place low income and vulnerable people at the heart of policy making.

Martin is a Commissioner for the Commission on Financial Inclusion. Previously he has been a board member of the Association of Charitable Foundations, the Nationwide Foundation and the Institute of Consumer Affairs, as well as a Commissioner for Scope’s Commission on Extra Costs for Disabled People.

Martin says: “It is just not fair that the poor pay more for everyday essentials. Working on the Fair by Design campaign provides the ideal opportunity to make markets fairer for all.”

Ruby Frankland

Manager, Connect Fund

Ruby joined the trust in August 2022 as the Manager of the Connect Fund. She has spent seven years in Berlin, working with digital marketplace start-ups across Africa, social enterprise funds, social businesses and a network for corporate social innovation. She has experience in stakeholder and programme management, communications and research in the social enterprise and innovation sector. Ruby is passionate about systems change through the power of social business models and blended finance. She has completed a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at the UCL’s Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose.

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Ruby Frankland

Manager, Connect Fund

Ruby joined the trust in August 2022 as the Manager of the Connect Fund. She has spent seven years in Berlin, working with digital marketplace start-ups across Africa, social enterprise funds, social businesses and a network for corporate social innovation. She has experience in stakeholder and programme management, communications and research in the social enterprise and innovation sector. Ruby is passionate about systems change through the power of social business models and blended finance. She has completed a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at the UCL’s Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose.

Frankie Galvin

Communications and PR Officer, Fair by Design

Frankie joined Fair by Design in 2020 from Sufra NW London, a food bank and community hub, where he worked as a Communications Officer. Prior to this he worked at the Equality Trust, working on their London Advocacy Project and on their Equal Pay 50 campaign. He has a long-standing affinity for the work of Fair by Design, having worked as an Intern at Barrow Cadbury when Fair by Design launched in 2018.

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Frankie Galvin

Communications and PR Officer, Fair by Design

Frankie joined Fair by Design in 2020 from Sufra NW London, a food bank and community hub, where he worked as a Communications Officer. Prior to this he worked at the Equality Trust, working on their London Advocacy Project and on their Equal Pay 50 campaign. He has a long-standing affinity for the work of Fair by Design, having worked as an Intern at Barrow Cadbury when Fair by Design launched in 2018.

Kumar Ghosh

Social Investment Manager

Kumar joined the Trust as Social Investment Manager in August 2018. He has worked in the social investment sector for the last 5 years as a consultant with Eastside Primetimers and as an investment manager with Social and Sustainable Capital. Prior to this he had a career in investment management. Kumar is also a trustee of Age UK Sutton.

Kumar says “the Trust is a great place from which to contribute to the ongoing development of the social investment market.”

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Kumar Ghosh

Social Investment Manager

Kumar joined the Trust as Social Investment Manager in August 2018. He has worked in the social investment sector for the last 5 years as a consultant with Eastside Primetimers and as an investment manager with Social and Sustainable Capital. Prior to this he had a career in investment management. Kumar is also a trustee of Age UK Sutton.

Kumar says “the Trust is a great place from which to contribute to the ongoing development of the social investment market.”

Laurie Hunte

Criminal Justice Programme Manager

Laurie Hunte is the Trust’s Criminal Justice Programme Manager. Laurie’s responsibilities include developing and maintaining partnerships with Criminal Justice stakeholders (incl. voluntary organisations, academics, government bodies and service users). Laurie works with grant applicants, ensuring that maximum learning is gathered, shared and disseminated to improve practice and policy. He curates and convenes T2A (Transition to Adulthood).

Prior to working for the Trust Laurie was a civil servant for 13 years working for the Ministry of Justice, The Home Office and the Department of Education. Before Laurie’s civil service career he worked for the Foundation for Creative Technology in Liverpool and for the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims.

Laurie says: ‘It is a privilege to work for an organisation with a long history of championing social justice. The Trust’s Quaker values are important to me as my grandparents were members of the Society of Friends and their concern for justice and equality influence me today.’

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Laurie Hunte

Criminal Justice Programme Manager

Laurie Hunte is the Trust’s Criminal Justice Programme Manager. Laurie’s responsibilities include developing and maintaining partnerships with Criminal Justice stakeholders (incl. voluntary organisations, academics, government bodies and service users). Laurie works with grant applicants, ensuring that maximum learning is gathered, shared and disseminated to improve practice and policy. He curates and convenes T2A (Transition to Adulthood).

Prior to working for the Trust Laurie was a civil servant for 13 years working for the Ministry of Justice, The Home Office and the Department of Education. Before Laurie’s civil service career he worked for the Foundation for Creative Technology in Liverpool and for the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims.

Laurie says: ‘It is a privilege to work for an organisation with a long history of championing social justice. The Trust’s Quaker values are important to me as my grandparents were members of the Society of Friends and their concern for justice and equality influence me today.’

Rosie Mitchell-Hudson

Operations and Communications Officer

Rosie joined the trust in 2017 and is responsible for operations and ensures the smooth running of the office and team. She supports the Communications Manager with the trusts websites, social media channels, and public and media relations. Rosie is also IT lead. Previously at the Institute for Philanthropy and then City Philanthropy, Rosie has a strong background in events, engagement and communications in the sector, particularly connecting with young professionals to collaborate and communicate philanthropic activities in the City of London.
Rosie says "I am passionate about continuing to contribute towards successful strategic comms within the sector and feel lucky to
be a part of the trusts mission work with others to bring about structural change for a more just society".

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Rosie Mitchell-Hudson

Operations and Communications Officer

Rosie joined the trust in 2017 and is responsible for operations and ensures the smooth running of the office and team. She supports the Communications Manager with the trusts websites, social media channels, and public and media relations. Rosie is also IT lead. Previously at the Institute for Philanthropy and then City Philanthropy, Rosie has a strong background in events, engagement and communications in the sector, particularly connecting with young professionals to collaborate and communicate philanthropic activities in the City of London.
Rosie says "I am passionate about continuing to contribute towards successful strategic comms within the sector and feel lucky to
be a part of the trusts mission work with others to bring about structural change for a more just society".

Mark O’Kelly

Director of Finance and Administration

Mark joined the Trust in 2011 and, as well as overseeing finance and administration at the Trust, he manages its investment and social investment portfolio. He is a qualified chartered accountant with over 25 years experience in the voluntary sector. He was previously Finance Director of Childhood First, and spent a number of years working for organisations developing programmes for disabled people around the world, including several years working in Peru.
Mark says: “Having been a great admirer of the work of the Trust (and having raised funds from it in the past), it is a privilege to now be part of it and contribute to achieving change in society. “

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Mark O’Kelly

Director of Finance and Administration

Mark joined the Trust in 2011 and, as well as overseeing finance and administration at the Trust, he manages its investment and social investment portfolio. He is a qualified chartered accountant with over 25 years experience in the voluntary sector. He was previously Finance Director of Childhood First, and spent a number of years working for organisations developing programmes for disabled people around the world, including several years working in Peru.
Mark says: “Having been a great admirer of the work of the Trust (and having raised funds from it in the past), it is a privilege to now be part of it and contribute to achieving change in society. “

Debbie Pippard

Director of Programmes

As Director of Programmes, Debbie has overall responsibility for delivery of the three funding programmes and also leads on the Trust's strategic relationships in Birmingham. She has responsibility for some of our special initiatives, for example chairing the Board of The Foundry social justice centre in Vauxhall, London, funded through social investment from the Trust and others. Prior to joining the trust, Debbie worked for the Big Lottery Fund, ran a charity and worked in the NHS. She is trustee and advisor to several charities.
Debbie says: “My background in activism, health and equalities means that working for the Trust provides the perfect opportunity to put my values into action with a social justice funder”.

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Debbie Pippard

Director of Programmes

As Director of Programmes, Debbie has overall responsibility for delivery of the three funding programmes and also leads on the Trust's strategic relationships in Birmingham. She has responsibility for some of our special initiatives, for example chairing the Board of The Foundry social justice centre in Vauxhall, London, funded through social investment from the Trust and others. Prior to joining the trust, Debbie worked for the Big Lottery Fund, ran a charity and worked in the NHS. She is trustee and advisor to several charities.
Debbie says: “My background in activism, health and equalities means that working for the Trust provides the perfect opportunity to put my values into action with a social justice funder”.

Nadia Ramjhun

Programme Officer

Nadia joined the Trust in October 2018 and is the Programme Officer for three of the Trust's programmes - Criminal Justice, Migration, and Economic Justice. She provides administrative and operational support to the programmes, and will be maximising the impact of the Trust’s work by supporting dissemination and sharing learning. She has 7 years experience of working in the community and voluntary sector for organisations such as Healthwatch Ealing, the National AIDS Trust and Penrose Criminal Justice Services. Nadia says: “It’s a great honour to join the Barrow Cadbury Trust and I look forward to gaining a real insight into our work and the difference it can make”.

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Nadia Ramjhun

Programme Officer

Nadia joined the Trust in October 2018 and is the Programme Officer for three of the Trust's programmes - Criminal Justice, Migration, and Economic Justice. She provides administrative and operational support to the programmes, and will be maximising the impact of the Trust’s work by supporting dissemination and sharing learning. She has 7 years experience of working in the community and voluntary sector for organisations such as Healthwatch Ealing, the National AIDS Trust and Penrose Criminal Justice Services. Nadia says: “It’s a great honour to join the Barrow Cadbury Trust and I look forward to gaining a real insight into our work and the difference it can make”.

Madeleine Rooke-Ley

Madeleine Rooke-Ley

Internal Affairs Manager

As Internal Affairs Manager Maddy’s remit includes executive support, governance and HR. Having started out as a nurse, she has also worked in the private and voluntary sectors. Prior to joing the Trust, she worked at Amadeus Capital Partners, a venture capital company focussing on IT innovation and Director of Operations and HR at Sustainability. Her charity sector experience includes working at the Wishing Well Appeal for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and the King’s Fund.
Maddy says: “Apart from working with some amazing people, I feel the Trust's values and Quaker ethos resonate with my own beliefs and values”

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Madeleine Rooke-Ley

Madeleine Rooke-Ley

Internal Affairs Manager

As Internal Affairs Manager Maddy’s remit includes executive support, governance and HR. Having started out as a nurse, she has also worked in the private and voluntary sectors. Prior to joing the Trust, she worked at Amadeus Capital Partners, a venture capital company focussing on IT innovation and Director of Operations and HR at Sustainability. Her charity sector experience includes working at the Wishing Well Appeal for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and the King’s Fund.
Maddy says: “Apart from working with some amazing people, I feel the Trust's values and Quaker ethos resonate with my own beliefs and values”

Diana Ruthven

Diana Ruthven

Communications Manager

Diana is the Communications Manager at the Trust. She is responsible for the Trust’s strategic communications, including website, social media, media relations, publications, and communications support to grantholders. She has more than 20 years experience in the voluntary sector, primarily in the criminal justice and families sector. Prior to working at Barrow Cadbury she worked for eight years in a number of communications and publishing roles at infrastructure and membership organisation Action for Prisoners’ Families. Before that she was Publishing Manager at campaigning charity Prison Reform Trust. Diana says: “Coming from a career in the voluntary sector, moving to the Trust seemed like a very natural next step. Communicating about the trust’s unique way of working and the far-reaching work we support is challenging and stimulating in equal measures.”

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Diana Ruthven

Diana Ruthven

Communications Manager

Diana is the Communications Manager at the Trust. She is responsible for the Trust’s strategic communications, including website, social media, media relations, publications, and communications support to grantholders. She has more than 20 years experience in the voluntary sector, primarily in the criminal justice and families sector. Prior to working at Barrow Cadbury she worked for eight years in a number of communications and publishing roles at infrastructure and membership organisation Action for Prisoners’ Families. Before that she was Publishing Manager at campaigning charity Prison Reform Trust. Diana says: “Coming from a career in the voluntary sector, moving to the Trust seemed like a very natural next step. Communicating about the trust’s unique way of working and the far-reaching work we support is challenging and stimulating in equal measures.”

Ayesha Saran

Ayesha Saran

Migration Programme Manager

Ayesha Saran is Migration Programme Manager, managing and actively contributing to the Trust’s research and policy work as well as its grant-making in the UK and internationally. Prior to joining the Trust, Ayesha worked for intergovernmental organisations for eight years, in both the UK and Albania. She also spent some time working as a freelance journalist in London.
Ayesha says: “I feel lucky to be able to work for an organisation with an impressive history of making a difference to people's lives.”

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Ayesha Saran

Ayesha Saran

Migration Programme Manager

Ayesha Saran is Migration Programme Manager, managing and actively contributing to the Trust’s research and policy work as well as its grant-making in the UK and internationally. Prior to joining the Trust, Ayesha worked for intergovernmental organisations for eight years, in both the UK and Albania. She also spent some time working as a freelance journalist in London.
Ayesha says: “I feel lucky to be able to work for an organisation with an impressive history of making a difference to people's lives.”

Dorota Szabat-Jovanovac

Finance Officer

Dorota joined the Trust in July 2011. She works with the Head of Finance and Administration on the day to day financial management of the Trust. She previously worked for the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Dorota is a Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians and is studying with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants towards her ACCA qualification.
Dorota says: “It is a privilege to work for an organisation with such a long history of leadership in social justice.”

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Dorota Szabat-Jovanovac

Finance Officer

Dorota joined the Trust in July 2011. She works with the Head of Finance and Administration on the day to day financial management of the Trust. She previously worked for the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Dorota is a Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians and is studying with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants towards her ACCA qualification.
Dorota says: “It is a privilege to work for an organisation with such a long history of leadership in social justice.”

Emily Wojcik

Programme and Policy Officer

Emily joined the Trust as Policy Officer for Fair by Design in October 2022. She previously worked as a Commissioner in Social Care for local government. Emily has also worked with a number of charitable organisations to ensure better outcomes and access to support for vulnerable people, including the management of the Essential Living Fund, targetting support to low-income families. Emily has a keen interest in social justice and looks forward to using her experience to deliver the poverty premium.

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Emily Wojcik

Programme and Policy Officer

Emily joined the Trust as Policy Officer for Fair by Design in October 2022. She previously worked as a Commissioner in Social Care for local government. Emily has also worked with a number of charitable organisations to ensure better outcomes and access to support for vulnerable people, including the management of the Essential Living Fund, targetting support to low-income families. Emily has a keen interest in social justice and looks forward to using her experience to deliver the poverty premium.