Trustees have overall control of the charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do and are the people who lead the charity and decide how it is run. At Tree of Hope, the day to day running of the charity is delegated to Gill Gibb, our CEO, and her team. All the key decisions and strategic direction are the responsibility of the Trustees, alongside ensuring the good financial state of the charity. Gill helps and contributes to the discussions and decisions made.
Our Trustees do this role voluntarily, giving up their own time to use their skills and experience to help us be the best we can be – all are motivated by a keen desire to help others and give back.
Gill Gibb, CEO
Gill has been working with Tree of Hope since November 2015 and leads the team with day to day operations and works with the Board to implement strategy. Gill has worked for 30 years...
Gill has been working with Tree of Hope since November 2015 and leads the team with day to day operations and works with the Board to implement strategy. Gill has worked for 30 years in retail financial services and the not-for-profit sector and is an experienced Chief Executive who is passionate about making a difference for the families we suppport.
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Lee Vallins, Deputy CEO / Head of Family Support
Lee has worked within the voluntary and statutory sector for most of his career. Working with Large national charities such as the British Red Cross and National Federation of Young Farmers’ clubs, and smaller...
Lee has worked within the voluntary and statutory sector for most of his career. Working with Large national charities such as the British Red Cross and National Federation of Young Farmers’ clubs, and smaller county youth charities. His time working with charities supporting people, coupled with experience of contracting and commissioning NHS services for community Paediatrics, mental health and Neuro rehabilitation hopefully stands him in good stead for supporting the families with Tree of Hope.
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Dave Grist, Finance Manager
Dave started with Tree of Hope in April 2016 and manages all the financial elements of the charity, the audits and the investments. Dave is supported by an Accounts Officer and an Accounts Receivable...
Dave started with Tree of Hope in April 2016 and manages all the financial elements of the charity, the audits and the investments. Dave is supported by an Accounts Officer and an Accounts Receivable Officer.
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Kate Bourne, Fundraising Manager
Kate Bourne joined Tree of Hope in February 2017 . She will work alongside Emma Bourne who is currently on maternity leave and also a Fundraising Manager at Tree of Hope as they strengthen their...
Kate Bourne joined Tree of Hope in February 2017 . She will work alongside Emma Bourne who is currently on maternity leave and also a Fundraising Manager at Tree of Hope as they strengthen their fundraising team.
Working with schools, community groups, local businesses and over 50 volunteers, Kate led a fundraising campaign for the Calverley Adventure Grounds project, Tunbridge Wells ambitiously aiming to raise £225,000 in under a year to transform an unloved corner of Tunbridge Wells’ town centre park, Calverley Grounds, into an innovative play space for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy for generations to come.
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Emma Bourne, Fundraising Manager
Emma, specialising in Trust and Foundations has been with Tree of Hope since January 2016 and works to raise funds for Tree of Hope generally and assists families with their fundraising campaigns and queries.
Emma, specialising in Trust and Foundations has been with Tree of Hope since January 2016 and works to raise funds for Tree of Hope generally and assists families with their fundraising campaigns and queries.
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Kevin Werry, Chairman - Trustee
Kevin chairs the Board of Trustees and has done so since April 2015. His background is telecoms, regulation and audit and he volunteers for Kent Search and Rescue, Kent Bloodbank and is a School...
Kevin chairs the Board of Trustees and has done so since April 2015. His background is telecoms, regulation and audit and he volunteers for Kent Search and Rescue, Kent Bloodbank and is a School Governor.
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Pip Lightbody, Deputy Chairman - Trustee
Pip is recently retired from the insurance industry and is well known for his establishment of Funraisers who run the extremely successful Bewl Dragon Boat races. Pip chairs our Fundraising and Marketing Committee.
Pip is recently retired from the insurance industry and is well known for his establishment of Funraisers who run the extremely successful Bewl Dragon Boat races. Pip chairs our Fundraising and Marketing Committee.
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Rob Lay, Trustee
Rob joined the Board in October 2016 and is recently retired from a career in asset management with responsibility for 10 country operations with multi faceted operational, marketing, HR, key stakeholder and PR developments....
Rob joined the Board in October 2016 and is recently retired from a career in asset management with responsibility for 10 country operations with multi faceted operational, marketing, HR, key stakeholder and PR developments. Rob attends our Finance Committee.
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Tim Daplyn, Trustee
Tim joined the Board in December 2016 and is a successful international entrepreneur, most recently establishing a highly respected full-service research and consulting business specialising in student and youth markets, Redbrick Media Group Ltd....
Tim joined the Board in December 2016 and is a successful international entrepreneur, most recently establishing a highly respected full-service research and consulting business specialising in student and youth markets, Redbrick Media Group Ltd. Tim attends our Fundraising and Marketing Committee.
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Alex Noble, Trustee
Alexandra is an Independent Consultant in the Financial Services sector, operating both in the UK and Internationally. Noble & Associates is an independent advisory business, undertaking Marketing, Management and Investment Consultancy work in the...
Alexandra is an Independent Consultant in the Financial Services sector, operating both in the UK and Internationally. Noble & Associates is an independent advisory business, undertaking Marketing, Management and Investment Consultancy work in the Insurance, Pension Fund, Asset Management and Charity sectors. She is particularly interested in medical and children’s issues, currently acting as an advisor to the Royal College of Nursing. Alexandra has been extensively involved with charities for many years and has worked with CEO Gill Gibb previously at the Charity Employees Benevolent Fund.
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Charlotte Eberlein, Trustee
Charlotte joined the Board in September 2017 and is Head of Marketing and Business Development for a large regional law firm. Charlotte attends our Fundraising and Marketing Committee.
Charlotte joined the Board in September 2017 and is Head of Marketing and Business Development for a large regional law firm. Charlotte attends our Fundraising and Marketing Committee.
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