Celebrating Trustees’ Week

Sarah Wilson
1 day ago
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This week is Trustees’ Week, and we wanted to take this opportunity to spotlight the brilliant volunteers who work hard behind the scenes to guide our vision and ensure our resources go as far as possible to support children and families.

At Kids Club Kampala, our trustees are dedicated ambassadors and advocates of our mission to transform children’s lives, empower communities, and reduce poverty throughout East Africa. They bring valuable expertise, strategic insights, and personal passion to help us ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

In this blog post, we are pleased to share reflections from some of our trustees, in answer to the question: What does it mean to you to be a trustee for Kids Club Kampala?

Paul Moore, Vice-Chair and Fundraising Lead

Paul joined the board in 2019. He has a passion for seeing disadvantaged children and young people reach their full potential, and has a key focus on ensuring that Kids Club Kampala grows in order to meet the needs of communities in East Africa.

“As vice-chair and fundraising lead, I’m proud to play a part in helping ensure that every child we reach has the chance to hope, grow and thrive. I've had the opportunity to see our work first-hand in Uganda and leave each time feeling humbled, inspired and committed to giving all that I can to this incredible charity.”

Paul’s hands-on involvement and leadership of our Fundraising Committee helps us make sure our projects are impactful and sustainable.

Joe Kipling, Trustee

Joe joined the board in 2023. She became a supporter of Kids Club Kampala after visiting Uganda in 2018. Joe decided to become a trustee to learn more about the impact of the charity, and support our teams in the UK and East Africa.

“Being a trustee for Kids Club Kampala has been such an enjoyable and rewarding experience. It is one of the most fulfilling things that I do. I’ve always been passionate that potential should not be limited by where you are born, so it’s great to be part of an organisation that strives to put this into practice by supporting children to grow, learn and thrive.”

Joe’s statement reminds us why our work matters. Every child, no matter where they are from, deserves the chance to reach their potential.

Nic Merrett, Trustee

Nic joined the board in 2025. For the last 22 years, he has been a Trustee of the Mango Tree Orphan Support Programme.

“All young people deserve the very best possible support, and those who are the beneficiaries of Kids Club Kampala, whether in Uganda, Tanzania or Kenya, are being helped to thrive and reach their potential. Having been associated with the Mango Tree for over 20 years, I was really keen to engage with Kids Club Kampala following the integration of Mango Tree projects. Their values and ethos very much align with each other, and hopefully my contribution as a trustee will help enhance the work of the charity both in East Africa and closer to home. It is a very rewarding experience, and a privilege, to serve as a trustee.”

Nic’s experience highlights the power of collaboration and shared vision. We can’t wait to see what we can achieve together in partnership with The Mango Tree.

Rachel Lindley, Trustee

Rachel joined the board in 2025. She has worked in the charity sector for more than 20 years, specialising in community development. She is passionate about locally-led solutions and has been a trustee at the Mango Tree Orphan Support Programme for several years.

“Being a trustee is a huge privilege - it's a brilliant opportunity to help build a better future alongside talented, passionate professionals! Being trustee of a smaller, growing charity with excellent leadership and vision is even better.”

Rachel’s quote reflects that every trustee’s contribution plays an important role in shaping the vision and future of the charity.

This Trustees’ Week, we would like to say a huge thank you to each of our wonderful trustees for their ongoing commitment to supporting Kids Club Kampala.

You can learn more about our trustees here...

Meet the team