Acting Chair / Treasurer

I have lived in the Reading area for over 25 years and have been a supporter of CCA for most of that time. I became a trustee in 2020.

I am a chartered accountant with a particular interest in charity finance. I am also a trustee of Mosaic Middle East, a charity working with refugees in Jordan and Iraq and previously I was a trustee at Open Doors for 12 years. I have worked with many other charities both as a trustee or in an advisory capacity to ensure that they have good financial and governance procedures in place.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, running and playing the piano.

  • Caroline Heron

    Trustee

    I have supported CCA since moving to Reading over 25 years ago, valuing the loving support CCA provides to those …

  • Peter Shirley-Quirk

    Trustee

    I have been a supporter of CCA for many years - mainly through donations of furniture. I am impressed with the …

  • Jenny Esslemont

    Finance and Office Lead

    I started with CCA in April 2014 as shop manager in Sonning Common, and in September 2015 moved across to …

  • Clarie Lewis

    Head of Operations

    I was born and raised in Bristol by my Caribbean Parents. My dad took part in rebuilding parts of Clifton …

  • Rosemary Sandbach

    Trustee

    I have been a trustee of CCA since January 2024.

  • Tom Smith

    Business Development and Fundraising Lead

    Being born and raised in Reading, I have been involved in CCA since as far back as 2013 when I …

  • Suzanne Knight

    Trustee

    I was a member of staff at CCA before leaving to join the ministry team at St Barnabas in Whitley …