Trustees
Our trustees take responsibility for the long term strategic direction of the charity and are here to ensure that BVDA is meeting its charitable objectives. We work with our student committee to develop projects and support the recruitment, training and engagement of our wonderful volunteers, offering support and advice wherever needed.
BVDA was initially a charitable trust operating under the number 1093476. In 2017 BVDA incorporated and now operates under a new charity number 1173282.
BVDA was initially a charitable trust operating under the number 1093476. In 2017 BVDA incorporated and now operates under a new charity number 1173282.
We're recruiting for new trustees to join BVDA's board
Meet Our Trustees
SARAH MALINAChair, appointed 2017
Role description: Charity governance
University Degree: History Current job: Development Manager, Westonbirt Arboretum Why I got involved with BVDA: To get more students involved in international development projects. It's really rewarding to support a charity's development and a great chance to share my charity sector knowledge to maximise success! |
SHINDY KAUR LALLVice-Chair & Committee Liaison, appointed 2017
Role Description: Supporting the committee
University Degree: Maths and Philosophy Current Job: Data Analyst Projects: Nepal, Uganda (trial with Edirisia) Best part of project: Living on the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi (lake of little birds) and rowing to the neighbouring island and back each morning amongst the market boats to refurbish the doctors' clinic. |
BEN PERRYFinance Trustee, appointed 2019
Role description: All things finance
University Degree: French and Spanish Current job: Head of Technical Accounting, Nationwide Why I got involved with BVDA: Quite simply, to support volunteering abroad! It benefits everyone involved - providing a real benefit to the communities involved, and is an amazing experience for volunteers. |
CELESTINE WEEGENAARProject Trustee, appointed 2018
Role Description: Supporting project scoping
University Degree: Medicine with a Bachelors in Global Health Current Job: Emergency Medicine Trainee Projects: Nepal Best part of project: Living in the community and having the opportunity to experience things that you wouldn't get to do as a tourist to the area. |