Trustees' Week 2025: 3-7 November

With heartfelt thanks to our board

This Trustees’ Week, we’re taking a moment to say thank you to our trustees who guide, challenge and champion the charity. They set our direction, uphold good governance and help us deliver practical, financial and emotional support for the Civil Service community. We are deeply grateful for the time, care and expertise they give.

Why trustees matter

Good governance is how we keep our promises. It means clear purpose, sound decisions and accountability. Our board brings a thoughtful blend of public service leadership, finance, digital, operations and communications expertise, helping us stay trusted, effective and sustainable for the long term.

meet our trustees

Thank you to every member of our Board for your leadership and service:

Sir Peter Schofield
Chair of Trustees

Sonia Phippard
Vice Chair

David Kuenssberg
Treasurer

Matt Brook

Amrita Devaiah

Lorraine Jackson CBE

Angela MacDonald

Michael Smith

Alban Stowe

Luke Treadwell

Find out more about our trustees.

Experience that reflects our community

From senior leaders across government to specialists in inclusion, digital transformation and communications, our trustees’ diverse perspectives help us understand the realities civil servants face and make better decisions for our community, supporters and staff.

Preparing for future trustee opportunities

We will share details of future opportunities in due course. If our mission resonates with you and you bring skills in governance, finance, fundraising, digital, HR, or lived experience of the issues we support; we would love to hear from you. We especially welcome interest from people who are under-represented in charity governance so our Board continues to reflect the community we serve.

Strengthening connections

Trustees, staff and the Civil Service community are at our best when we learn from one another. If you have a question for our Board, or a message of thanks, please get in touch via our contact page and we will pass it on. Together, we can ensure our services remain responsive, inclusive and genuinely life-changing.