About us The trustees Ellie Besley-Gould | Chair | Head of Planning and Purpose, Hawksmoor Before moving into hospitality where I lead on ‘for purpose’ objectives, I worked in NGOs and as a consultant for 15 years, specializing in fundraising, strategy, B Corp and sustainability.Previously, I have been a member of the investment committee at CAF Venturesome, supporting the organization’s decision-making in social enterprise and impact investments – this combined with my time working in charities means I’m able to support Bob and the team with their strategic growth. I’ve been a trustee at Foundation for Change for more than half a decade and have seen the organization grow into a thriving mechanism for genuine change in people’s lives. I’m constantly blown away by the way FfC support enables people to live meaningful, happy, important lives. Matt Clack | Strategy Consultant, PWC I've spent the majority of my career in local and regional government, across London and the northwest. Much of this was in Public Health, developing strategies to promote mental wellbeing and addressing the social determinants of ill health. I have led major grantgiving programmes, supporting voluntary sector organisations to test new approaches to tackling complex health issues. I now work at PwC as a strategy consultant, supporting councils and other local public services to solve complex social problems and build trust in systems. I joined FfC as I wholly believe in their approach to increasing people's sense of their own potential, and addressing trauma as a cause of their issues. Caroline Simmons | Treasurer | Deputy Head of Investment, UBS I am an Executive Director and financial strategist at UBS Wealth Management, where I carry out investment analysis on the UK equity and real estate markets. I have been in financial research for 17 years and was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst ®charter in 2006. My background in financial analysis enables me to have the financial literacy and knowledge to be the Treasurer for Foundation for Change. I was honoured to join the trustee board of FfC in October 2016, having been impressed by the quality of the results this small but impactful charity offers. Caroline East | Secretary | Strategy Consultant I bring experience of the non-profit, consultancy and public sectors to my role as trustee. I have a special interest in SME growth and strategy which I bring in helping Foundation for Change look at its growth, longer term strategy and impact. I joined as a trustee after being impressed with the tangible and lasting impact of the FfC courses and their desire to really redefine the mould of charities working with addiction. Clifford Atkins | Corporate Lawyer I have been a corporate lawyer for 40 years with a continuing interest in charity, community and pro bono work. I was a director of a community project for a number of years and also instrumental in creating a reading scheme at a Tower Hamlets school where I am a governor. I bring a range of legal expertise and experience to Foundation for Change to assist in how it operates and expands its inspirational programmes and activities. Interested in becoming a trustee? Check our trustee recruitment page Manage Cookie Preferences