Current Board of Trustees

Mary started volunteering at Jigsaw4u as a Child Advocate in 2013, became a Trustee in 2016 and was appointed Chair of the Board in 2019. She has extensive experience of the UK regulatory environment and has worked for many years across a number of Treasury disciplines in various Financial Services Organisations.

James became a Trustee in Summer 2014 and he is currently Jigsaw4u’s Treasurer. His background is working with charities and other not-for-profit organisations to help them develop their fundraising and demonstrate their positive impact.

Jean became a Trustee in autumn 2013. She has worked in business development and research for Barnardos and Children England. Now working in Central Government, Jean has held a number of different roles across a range of Whitehall Departments.

Lara became a trustee in May 2014. She has worked as a HR professional in the private sector for over 12 years and has also had various volunteer positions alongside working and studying over the past 20 years.

Jan became a Trustee (and Board Secretary) in 2013 following previous involvement with the Friends Group supporting Jigsaw4u fundraising. Her professional background was in Central Government. Also active in school governance, Jan is a Trustee of a small local Multi-Academy Trust.

Sarita became a Trustee in December 2019, having had previous Trustee experience with a women’s domestic violence charity. Her professional experience is within the business management and professional services sector and she is passionate about both improving life chances for children and equality.

Fraser became a Trustee in 2017. His professional experience is within the financial services sector, currently with the NatWest Group.