Trustees

The expertise of our Board of Trustees helps us deliver our promises to children and young people

Sarika Patel

Sarika Patel is Chair of the Board of Trustees and a business leader

Enda Johnson

Enda Johnson’s has a background in financial services, including corporate affairs and finance and strategy

Michael Long

Reverend Dr Michael Long joined Action for Children’s Board of Trustees in July 2020, bringing 35 years’ ministry experience and senior roles within the Methodist Church.

Steve Bell

Steve Bell joined Action for Children’s Board of Trustees in November 2020 and chairs the Audit & Risk Committee, bringing 33 years’ leadership experience from EY.

Peter Curran

Peter Curran joined Action for Children’s Board of Trustees in February 2021, bringing senior financial leadership experience as former CFO for South Wales Police & Crime Commissioner.

Lynne Atkin

Lynne Atkin MBE joined Action for Children’s Board of Trustees in January 2022, bringing over 30 years’ HR experience, including as HR Director at Barclays UK.

Charles Geekie

Charles Geekie, an Action for Children Trustee since April 2023, is a practising family law barrister and was a panel member of the Jay Review.

Navin Kaul

Navin Kaul, a Chartered Accountant and EY Partner, became an Action for Children Trustee in 2024, bringing extensive audit, finance and consulting experience.

Robert Fleming

Robert has served on Action for Children’s Scotland Committee since 2021 and joined the charity’s main board as a Trustee in April 2026.

Liz Bell

Liz Bell joined Action for Children’s Board of Trustees in April 2026, bringing over 30 years’ experience as a senior leader committed to fair opportunity.

Tony Hunter

Tony Hunter joined Action for Children’s Board of Trustees in April 2026, bringing over 40 years’ experience across health, care and local government.

Richard Eastmond

Richard Eastmond joined Action for Children’s Board of Trustees in April 2026, bringing COO experience across media, education and the charity sector.

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