Introducing our Trustees and Executive Team
Our Trustees
Helen Charlton
Position: Chair
Helen has over 20 years’ experience working in the utilities sector in consumer advocacy.
Read moreAlbert Chong
Position: Vice Chair
Albert is passionate about making a meaningful and lasting impact on our society.
Read moreMark McGillicuddy
Position: Treasurer
Mark graduated in Economics before moving on to complete a training contract with KPMG Chartered Accountants.
Read moreHardial Bhogal
Position: Trustee
Hardial is a Director of a community interest company that he co-founded, which offers a range of support and advise to fuel poor communities and individuals.
Read moreSusan Deacon
Position: Trustee
Susan was awarded a CBE for services to business, education and public service in the 2017 Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.
Read moreWilliam Gillis
Position: Trustee
William was Managing Director of Warm Zones community interest company (WZcic) until his retirement in March 2018.
Read moreLaurie Lee
Position: Trustee
Laurie is the Chief Executive of CARE International UK, one of the world’s oldest and largest humanitarian and poverty charities.
Read moreChristina Thwaite
Position: Trustee
Christina is passionate about working alongside others who share a common purpose to achieve great things for all.
Read moreSheila Wheeler
Position: Trustee
Sheila has spent much of her career to date in the public and not for profit sectors. She is a qualified CIPFA accountant and has worked in local government.
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Jessica Taplin
Position: Chief Executive Officer
As British Gas Energy Trust’s first full time CEO, Jessica brings with her significant sector leadership and grant making experience.
Read moreJuliah Mackenzie-Luck
Position: Head of Finance
Juliah trained as an accountant and has been in finance for all of her working career.
Read moreRos Halley
Position: Head of Programmes
Ros leads on the development of the Trust’s funding programmes and is passionate about empowering communities through innovative and accessible initiatives.
Read moreKirstie Berridge
Position: Board Secretary
Kirstie joined British Gas Energy Trust as Board Secretary in April 2021, providing high quality and efficient Board and CEO secretariat support.
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