Our trustees

CHAIR

Elizabeth is a civil servant with more than 10 years experience, including as a diplomat in Iraq, Chief of Staff to the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser, and leading programmes delivered through local authorities. She is currently Head of Policy and Planning, responsible for policy, finances, HR, governance, risk and estates, at a government body. Other voluntary experience includes being a Special Constable with the Met Police and teaching asylum seekers English.

TREASURER

Raj is a Chartered Accountant with over 40 years public practice experience of personal and corporate taxation, statutory audits, accountancy, and general commercial advice for SME businesses. He has also worked in insolvency and has a good understanding of personal debt related issues. He is now semi-retired.

CHAIR OF PEOPLE COMMITTEE

Lisa is a policy professional focusing on issues related to social inequality, with experience in the charity and public sector. She is currently working for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Lisa joined the CAML trustee board in 2022 and lives in Stockwell.

Kirsty is a strategy consultant. She helps both private and public sector clients to improve their services for customers and citizens, and to adapt to technological and social change. She lives in Lambeth.

Carole lives in Merton and is a Deputy Director in the Government Legal Department leading a team which advises on public health and ethics. She has also advised the Department for Transport and the Department for Education. Carole has in the past, been a governor of two Merton schools and was one of the first Independent Persons appointed by Merton Council.

Chris has more than 30 years of experience as a solicitor and partner in an international law firm. In addition to his trustee role, Chris is a long-standing volunteer member of Pilotlight, a charity providing strategic mentoring support to small charities.

Anthony is a City professional specialising in financial services regulations, enterprise risk management and ESG matters. He is a liveryman of the City of London. He uses his spare time to volunteer as a pro bono advisor/advocate acting for employment/ social entitlements tribunal claimants. He is passionate about consumer rights, employment rights and disability justice.

Catherine is a Chartered Accountant who has worked in the video game industry for over 20 years, working currently for a tech start-up, previously as EVP of Finance and currently part time as Company Secretary. She has recently completed a law degree and masters, focusing on technology law, followed by the completion of the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme. She lives in Wimbledon and has a keen interest in personal finance.

Elaine is a multiplatform journalist and editor, with a focus on digital storytelling. She has worked for a variety of print and broadcast media. Elaine joined the CAML trustee board in 2024. 

Rory is a policy professional who has worked for UK charities and regional government tackling issues related to the housing crisis, poverty, and ill health. He has undertaken a Churchill Fellowship and Thouron Award studying international best practice to tackling social inequalities. Rory lives in Lambeth.