Rachel Tynan: Programmes and Influencing Manager

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Rachel joined in 2025 and works on the delivery of the Trust’s programmes and influencing work, leading on some of our key priorities and associated networks, research, public affairs and communications activities. Rachel joined the Trust from Clinks, where she managed the Influence and Communications team and led on health and justice. Prior to that she led programmes to improve access to employment and higher education at Unlock. She also held roles in change management and research and holds a PhD in Sociology.

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Staff team

Elizabeth Adebola
Elizabeth Adebola

Partnership Officer

Piers Atherton
Piers Atherton

Executive Assistant

Elaine Battson
Elaine Battson

Director of Finance

Susan Brown
Susan Brown

Head of Grant Programmes

John Hume
John Hume

Chief Executive

Stephen Jacobs
Stephen Jacobs

Senior Finance Officer

Lis Judge
Lis Judge

Head of Operations

Max Rutherford
Max Rutherford

Director of Programmes and Influencing (Deputy CEO)

Bradford Watson
Bradford Watson

Media and Communications Officer

Vacant
Vacant

Head of Digital Media and Communications