Meet the Team
British Gas Energy Trust is an independent Charitable Trust. The governance and development of the Trust is overseen by a group of unpaid Trustees drawn from across the UK. The Trustees meet on a quarterly basis.
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 moreSheila Wheeler
Position: Treasurer
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.
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 moreWilliam Gillis
Position: Trustee
William was Managing Director of Warm Zones community interest company (WZcic) until his retirement in March 2018.
Read moreKaren McArthur
Position: Trustee
Karen had leadership roles in Corporate Responsibility/Sustainability for global companies including Vodafone and Thomson Reuters.
Read moreColin Trend
Position: Trustee
Colin has established two not-for-profit money advice centres in Plymouth, one of which he still project manages.
Read moreJessica Taplin
Position: Chief Executive Officer
As British Gas Energy Trust’s first full time CEO, Jessica brings with her significant sector leadership
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