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Quotes
"Without the input from Cricket for Change I know that we would have permanently excluded one of our young pupils….Your work and commitment gave this pupil a chance to shine and feel worthy, it also gave her hope for her future."
Our Trustees
The charity is lucky to have a multi-talented and committed group of Trustees who meet formally every two months, but who are also in regular contact with the staff on all issues.
John Gilbert – Chairman
Experience
Former Group Marketing Manager of Standard Chartered Bank, and now owner of JGFR a marketing research consultancy. Experience of sports administration and sports event management in the UK and abroad.
Why did you get involved
Sport has played a major part in my life and I wanted to be involved with a charity whose aims are to help disadvantaged young people experience the character building qualities, friendship and enjoyment that sport provides.
What being involved with C4C has meant for you
(1) To experience at first hand how the impact dedicated, motivated and highly engaging coaches has changed the lives of thousands of young people through getting people to overcome disabilities and prejudices and interact with each other through cricket
(2) To feel part of such an incredible team and to provide help and guidance to enable the charity to sustain its wonderful work in the years ahead.
Carol Driver – Treasurer
Experience
Played cricket for Surrey Women’s team, Was in junior England squad; HR Director for variety of public and private sector organisations. Now Board Member for London Probation Service
Why did you get involved
I was asked 18 years ago and am still here. Having seen charity through various ups and downs
What being involved with C4C has meant for you
An opportunity to grow a fantastic organisation that really makes a difference.
Alan Jarvis – Director and Charity secretary
Experience
Partner in City Law Firm for over 20 years specialising in trust based work
Why did you get involved
It was Tom Rodwell who came to me at a time when I was thinking of getting involved in some charitable work
What being involved with C4C has meant for you
A chance to use my skills to assist the brilliant work of the charity in helping people from less fortunate backgrounds.
Hugh Burkitt – Member of the Fund Raising Committee
Experience
Marketing, Advertising, Management, Working with Tom Rodwell
Why did you get involved
Because I think C4C does unique work to help young people in a really imaginative way. I think there is a wonderfully talented team at C4C and I wanted to help them spread the word about C4C so that they can do more, both in the UK and abroad.
What being involved with C4C has meant for you
As I have become more involved I have become even more impressed with the team at C4C and what they achieve on a financial shoestring. This is still early days as a Trustee for me, but I am determined to help C4C become better known and better resourced. I want as many people as possible to become supporters like me! Sign up right now if you are not already!
Mike Caudrey
Role at C4C
Chair of Resources and Governance Committee
Experience
25 years experience of working in the charity sector
Why did you get involved
Easily persuaded by another trustee of all the great work that C4C does, and that my skills/experience would make a difference.
What being involved with C4C has meant for you
An opportunity to help behind the scenes and to witness some inspiring members of staff change the lives of young people.
Peter Shearlock – Member of the Fund Raising Committee
Experience
After a long career in financial journalism and publishing I now provide a variety of writing, training and other consultancy services to banks and corporates.
Why did you get involved
I have always loved cricket. Most of all, though, I was impressed at the creative and constructive manner in which C4C used the game to work with disaffected youngsters in inner-city estates. I believe that social alienation remains one of the biggest challenges this country faces.
What being involved with C4C has meant for you
It has been fascinating watching C4C grow and develop and I am constantly astonished at the sheer volume of activities with which the charity’s teams get involved. But the most rewarding experience is to hear the stories of the many young individuals who have themselves grown and developed as a result of their contact with the charity.
Jaqueline Robinson – Member of the Fund Raising Committee
Experience
Previously Independent member of the Hertfordshire Police Authority, School Governor at Primary and Secondary schools for 13 years, previous trustee at London Sports Forum for disabled people. Mother of 3 teenage boys who are all cricket mad!
Why did you get involved
My son has a degenerative eye condition and gave up mainstream sports at 8 years old. We found Cricket for Change through an activity day and he has been playing blind cricket ever since. If this is what can be achieved for my son I wanted to ensure that this is available to other young people with disabilities. I was lucky enough to witness first hand the superb work that Cricket for Change do on a trip to Barbados in 2007. When I returned I wanted to get involved and do more to support the Charity.
What being involved with C4C has meant for you
I have been able to be part of a fantastic organisation that can only get better and as a trustee have been given many opportunities to get involved.
Charles Bretton – Member of the Fund Raising Committee
Experience
After a long career in the oil and gas business I now run a small company selling and trading carbon allowances. My background is sales and marketing orientated – this has enabled me to also get involved in a number of different projects and companies both in the UK and abroad.
Why did you get involved
I have been mad keen on cricket all my life. After leaving Tonbridge School I played for many club sides and have only recently hung up my boots. I have been an MCC member for many years and now enjoy watching the game. I have known John Gilbert for some time and recently agreed to assist in building a data base for the charity. During this time I became more aware of the work and achievements of C4C and was inspired by seeing the thrill and enjoyment that the game was bringing to such a wide range of disadvantaged youngsters. I think it is time I put something back into a game that has brought me so much enjoyment – especially if it can help those kids who have extra challenges in life to have a taste of the camaraderie and fun that the game of cricket can bring.
What being involved with C4C has meant for you
It is too early to say. But the joy and pride that I saw on the faces of a group of young Afghan refugees together with the heartfelt applause they received from their rivals left me with a lasting impression– one that I would like to help repeat many more times in the future.
