Our Team – Trustees

The Mayor of Cambridge
Ex Officio President
Cllr Russ McPherson acts as Cambridge Aid’s President Ex Officio. Cllr McPherson became Mayor of Cambridge in May 2020.

Joel Limmer
Chair
Joel has been with Cambridge Aid since 2016. He works in financial services and keenly follows football, racing & live music.

Paul Ray
Hon. Treasurer
After Jesus College, Paul worked 30 years for ICI and 9 for the CAB. Paul has been Cambridge Aid’s Hon Treasurer since 2007.

Caitriona Bearryman
Hon. Secretary
Caitriona has worked as a Councillor, in marketing & public affairs and holds a Masters in Charity Management.

Rachel Talbot
Representing Citizens Advice Bureau
Long-standing Trustee Rachel Talbot is also CEO of Cambridge & District Citizens Advice.

Shelley Gregory-Jones
Trustee
Shelley is a professional fundraiser – She is involved in writing grant applications to raise funds to support Cambridge Aid’s clients.

Rachel Winter
Trustee
Trustee & lawyer Rachel has been living in Cambridge for almost 10 years, though she has retained her strong Yorkshire accent!

Suzi Gilbey
Trustee
Suzi is a Financial Inclusion Officer at Cambridge City Council, where she helps vulnerable families, with the help of Cambridge Aid.

Vivian Chiang
Trustee
Vivian Chiang works in the international education sector & works on Cambridge Aid’s brand and marketing strategy.

Anna Stevenson
Trustee
Anna is a welfare benefits specialist. She is passionate about helping people get the support they need at the time they need it.

Rachel Norridge
Trustee
Rachel works in academic publishing. She also helps families through her work with Little Bundles, Cambridge’s baby bank.

Lauren A.
Trustee
Lauren has experience working with local people for whom life has become a daily struggle and is keen to help however she can.
Cambridge Aid Heroes

Dr Gail Kenney
Volunteer
Gail was a GP in Cambridge for 30 years, then a County Councillor for 12, with a focus on children’s and Social Services.

Nick Knights
Volunteer
Nick redesigned the Cambridge Aid website and assists the Charity with all of its Marketing-related activities.

Geoff Jones
Webmaster
Geoff looks after the hosting and maintenance of the website and helps the Charity with all of its technical requirements.

Julian Landy
Volunteer
Cambridge Aid Volunteer Julian is a retired lawyer, active novel writer, and fanatic of cricket and classical music.

Neil Whiteside
PR Manager
Neil is the Outreach & Community Development Manager at Cambridge 105 Radio and a friend of Cambridge Aid.

Nick O'Leary
Social Media
Nick is a primary school teacher in Cambridgeshire. He has a keen interest in digital marketing and raising awareness for charities.

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