Charity Trustees

Fr Gwyn Clement (Chair)

We take so much for granted in this country especially from state funded education and the Health Service. It is a privilege to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves and to provide valuable experience to our young people who help with the work of this charity.

Andy Bellisario

I first became aware of the work of Hillcrest in 2007 and have seen first-hand the impact this charity makes. The projects it runs really are life changing for all involved. During my first visit to South Africa in 2014, I was lucky to be invited into Inchanga Primary School (one of the many township schools that has benefited from projects run by HACT UK) to teach some English classes. As a primary school teacher here in the UK, I was both humbled and inspired by the experience, which without HACT UK, would not have come about. I am honoured to have been invited to become a trustee of this amazing charity.

Mary Findlow

Working in education allows me to see the caring and generous nature of young people.

Being a trustee for HACT UK helps me to bridge the gap between our young people and those in South Africa, so enabling both groups to realise their potential and to take their places as healthy, successful members of society.

Helen Ormiston

From the moment Margaret came to our church and introduced Hillcrest I thought ‘what a wonderful and worthwhile charity’.
Through the church I’ve got the Sunday school children involved with Hillcrest. We know exactly what happens with the money – Margaret takes pictures for our children and the Hillcrest schools send letters and pictures to us.
When I was asked to become a trustee I jumped at the opportunity to join. It is such a fantastic charity to be involved in.

Rebekka Stredwick

Having worked with Hillcrest in the Valley of 1000 Hills, South Africa, for the last few years, I am overjoyed to be in the team as a Trustee. Each child, sister, parent and granny affected by HIV and AIDS has a story to tell. With my background in marketing and fundraising, I want to ensure these voices are heard so people can be moved to action. Hillcrest is helping school children and teachers realise their hopes and dreams.  It is a privilege to use my skills to serve in this way.  

Margaret Turnbull

When I first visited South Africa in 2001 I found that I could not walk away. As I work in education it gave me the opportunity to involve young people to help young people with both those in England and South Africa learning from the experience. So the charity was born.