Rosie Stroud: Chair
'As a sister of Hope Foundation founder Maureen Forrest, my involvement in the UK organisation of Hope was inevitable!
Originally a trained Nurse, I have a wide ranging business experience including the establishment of two successful businesses, and am currently National Sales manager for a leading medical company. Having visited the projects in Kolkata, and seen the difference our efforts can make, I am passionate about raising awareness of the conditions these children are expected to suffer, and doing what we can to make improvements.'  

Linda Sykes
Linda first became involved with The Hope Foundation as a volunteer in 2008, joining the Board of Trustees in 2009 which she currently Co Chairs. Linda has always been involved with charities; this is the first time that she has committed to one charity. Linda lives in Surrey with her husband and three children who are also involved with the charity. Linda makes self funded annual visits to the Hope projects in Kolkata. She worked for many years as a Senior Manager at Cap Gemini Ernst and Young. She is now an investor in a portfolio of businesses.

Zoe Evans
Zoe currently leads a team in strategic development in a major investment bank in Hong Kong. She has also gained extensive experience of business management and consultancy whilst working in Dublin, London and New York. Her involvement with Hope goes back to growing up In Ireland and she is delighted to be able to get involved in the UK initiative. Zoe gained an invaluable insight on to Hope's more recent work with a trip to Calcutta in October 2009 and is looking forward to contributing to the amazing work that is being done.

Sally-Ann Roberts
Sally-Ann is an independent consultant and facilitator working with organisational and people development across a wide range of industry and commercial sectors. Being a qualified coach she specialises in the enabling skills as a conduit for managing change within organisations and for helping to deliver longer term strategic growth.

Sally-Ann has been an active and dedicated supporter of Hope since its registration in the UK.  She takes a keen interest in fundraising and awareness initiatives and is helping to develop the profile of the charity within schools. She became a trustee two years ago and has twice visited the projects in Calcutta. Motivated by the sheer energy of those working with the projects and the engaging smiles on the faces of the children she is dedicated to help with the continued growth and development of the charity.

William Tilbury
My attraction to joining Hope was the chance to be part of a team that is making a difference to people's lives. I first visited Calcutta 20 years ago and saw first hand the poverty that existed then and whilst India has moved forward in leaps and bounds I know that many still exist in griding poverty, something I would like them to escape from. A career Corporate Banker with the 15 years experience lending into the SME and Real Estate sectors, my main role for Hope is to manage the charities finances and monitor it's financial performance.

Julie-Kate Olivier
Julie-Kate is an actor and producer. She has performed in over 40 plays both in the UK and abroad. She was co-producer on 'Safari Strife' for Channel 4's Cutting Edge series and also on 'Peace One Day' for the BBC. In 2004, she co-produced One Knight Only, at the Haymarket Theatre, London - a variety performance to raise money for those affected by the Tsunami disaster. The evening included performances from: Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, Joan Plowright, Diana Rigg and Sir Antony Sher. In March last year she set up Big Olive Productions Ltd.

Julie-Kate has been involved with the Hope Foundation since 1999, when she was invited by Maureen Forrest to visit the first home. Deeply touched and affected by this experience she willingly agreed to become a patron for Hope in Ireland and became a trustee for  Hope UK at the start of registration in 2007.  Julie-Kate's wonderful contacts in the entertainment industry help to make our events great occasions and also help to spread awareness of the situation in Calcutta 

Martin Venables 
Martin is a financial services professional, specialising in project management, strategy and product development.  Martin works with Lloyds Banking Group in Wholesale Banking, at Executive and Board levels and his  previous roles have been at RBS Private Banking, KPMG and Barclays.  Martin's focus is on improving business performance and he has a reputation for bringing new ideas and products to market. 

Martin became aware of the work of the Hope Foundation through meeting with the CEO of the UK charity - Linda Lee-Wright. In his gap year Martin volunteered at a school and skills training centre for the physically handicapped in India, so is very aware of the plight of street children.  Martin offered Hope some pro bono time to help develop the business plan and, impressed by what he saw, was delighted to become a trustee in 2010. Martn  is now the Company Secretary.

Trevor Stroud
Trevor has been a Trustee of Hope UK since it’s formation in 2007.
He has held several senior Sales & Marketing positions in the food industry, and is currently Director of Sales at Cranberry, the premium fruit & nut manufacturer. Trevor looks to use his sales & marketing experience to help the growth of Hope UK, both through fundraising and events.