Fawcett Trustees

Fawcett’s Trustees take ultimate responsibility for the work that the organisation does, and the way in which it spends money given by donors, to achieve its aims.

It is a big responsibility, focussing on the strategic direction of the organisation, agreeing plans and budgets, and holding the Director to account for the delivery of the plans.

It has a legal dimension too, with Trustees legally responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates to standards set by parliament and the Charity Commission.

The current board

The Trustee board is elected by Fawcett members every two years. In addition the board can co-opt a limited number of individuals who have skills useful to the organisation. The current members of the board, elected in autumn 2008, are:

Tania Cohen (Vice chair)

Tania provides expert guidance on fundraising and resource management.

Isabelle Granet (Treasurer)

Isabelle has over 10 years auditing practice within the public and not for profit sectors. As well as being Treasurer for Fawcett, she is a member of Amnesty International's Finance Committee.

Helen Jackson

Helen brings her experience as a former MP and has been a member of Fawcett for 15 years.

Samantha Mangwana

Samantha is a solicitor in the London Employment Department. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers' Association and frequently writes articles on Employment Law.

Angela Mason (Chair)

Angela has an awesome track record in equalities and campaigning. She is currently the National Advisor for Equalities and Cohesion at the Improvement and Development Agency and joined Fawcett as Chair in 2007.

Ailsa Ogilvie

Ailsa is Director of Heyday and chair of Fawcett’s expert Fundraising Committee.

Sam Smethers

Sam brings her experience of working as Public Affairs Director for the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Sarah Watson

Sarah is Planning Director for Bartle Bogle Hegarty and supports Fawcett in translating its vision into its communications.

Nicola Waterworth

Nicola works as commissioning officer for Children's Services in Bristol, and is an active, long-term member of the Bristol local group.

Kathryn Perera

Kathryn is a barrister and specialises in Employment and Education law, with a particular interest in discrimination issues.