Trustees

The Trustees are elected by members of the Institute of Fundraising and meet six times a year. Trustees stand for three years and can be re-elected for a further three-year term. The Trustees also have the power to co-opt additional members onto the Board for their specific skills.

Mark AstaritaMark Astarita

Chair

Mark joined the British Red Cross in 2003 moving from The National Deaf Children's Society. With over 20 years experience of fundraising in the voluntary sector Mark has been responsible for raising in excess of ½ billion pounds. Mark became a trustee of the Institute of Fundraising (IOF) in February 2008 and chair in July 2011. He is a trustee of Voluntary Services Overseas.

Kevin GeesonKevin Geeson

Honorary Treasurer & Chair of the Finance & Resources Committee 

Kevin Geeson has served as a Trustee of the Institute since 2007.  He is also Chief Executive of Dyslexia Action. 

Kevin’s previous roles include Chief Operating Officer at the NHS Confederation, and Chief Operating Officer at RNIB. Before this, Kevin had a number of roles in various public sector organisations.

John BaguleyJohn Baguley

Honorary Secretary

John Baguley MInstF has served as a trustee since 2006. He is also the CEO of the International Fundraising Consultancy and a trustee of the Institute of Professional Fundraising Ukraine.

Previous roles include Director of Fundraising at Freedom from Torture, Amnesty International and Friends of the Earth. 

Gill RaikesGill Raikes

Vice Chair

Gill Raikes MInstF has served a Trustee of the Institute since 2010.   She is also Director of Fundraising at the National Trust.  

Gill built her career over 26 years of working for the National Trust.

 

Joseph CuffJoseph Cuff

Trustee & Welsh representative

Joseph Cuff has served as Trustee of the Institute since July 2011.  He is also National Fundraising Manager for Wales at Diabetes UK.

 

Stephen GeorgeStephen George

Trustee

Stephen George has served as a Trustee of the Institute since 2011.  He is also Director of Fundraising at Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres.   Stephen George is Chair of Remember A Charity.

Stephen’s previous roles include Development Director and Director of Community Appeals at NSPCC, and fundraising positions at Unicef and Scope.

Julie HuntJulie Hunt

Trustee & Chair of the Membership Committee

Julie Hunt MInstF (Dip) has served a Trustee of the Institute since 2011.  She currently manages a Funding and Advice Service at Community Links Bromley and is vice-chair of Bexley Women’s Aid.

Julie’s previous roles include operational and fundraising for a variety of local and national charities including Help the Aged, Mencap, Alzheimer’s Society and the Family Fund.

Jasvir KaurJasvir Kaur

Trustee

Jasvir Kaur served as Trustee of the Institute since July 2010.  She is also Director of Fundraising and Communications at The Brooke.

Jasvir’s previous roles include Director of Fundraising at Freedom from Torture.

Charlotte KingCharlotte King

Trustee & Northern Ireland representative

Charlotte King has served as Trustee of the Institute since 2010. She is also Senior Community and Legacy Fundraiser Northern Ireland and Isle of Man at the British Red Cross.

Charlotte's previous roles includes Area Fundraising Manager at Arthritis Research UK and Concern Worldwide.

Gordon MichieGordon Michie

Trustee, Scottish representative & Member of the Convention Board

Gordon Michie has been a Trustee of the Institute since 2011.  He is also Director of Development at R Fundraising.

 

Steven PidgeonStephen Pidgeon

Trustee & Chair of the Standards Committee

Stephen Pidgeon FInstF has served as a Trustee of the Institute since 2008.  He is also a partner at Pidgeon Sargeant and Principal Consultant with Tangible.

Stephen was previously Chair of Target Direct, Talking Numbers and Brightsource.

Tanya SteeleTanya Steele

Trustee & Member of the Standards Committee

Tanya Steele has served as a Trustee of the Institute since July 2009. She is also Director of Fundraising at Save the Children.

 

Richard TaylorRichard Taylor

Trustee

Richard Taylor has served as a Trustee of the Institute since March 2011.  He is also Executive Director of Fundraising and Marketing at Cancer Research UK and Chair of The Neuro Foundation. 

Richard Taylor’s previous roles include Head of Retail at Imperial Cancer Research and Store Director of Early Learning Centre.

Dawn VarleyDawn Varley

Trustee & Member of the Finance & Resources Committee

Dawn Varley MInstF(Cert) has served a Trustee of the Institute since 2010.  She is also a Consultant with fundraising consultancy Purple Vision.  She is also Vice Chair of the IoF Technology Special Interest Group.

Dawn’s previous roles have included Project Manager at Age UK, Data Development Manager at Christian Aid, and Database Manager at WaterAid.

Mike WadeMike Wade

Trustee

Mike Wade FInstF has served as a Trustee of the Institute since 2011.  He is also Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications at the National Deaf Children’s Society as well as a Trustee of HelpAge International, and Childlife.  Mike also chairs the Institute’s Policy Advisory Board.

Mike’s previous roles include Head of Central Fundraising at WaterAid and Head of Supporter Development at Oxfam.