Our Governors

Anne-Marie Ellis has been a member of the Foundation’s Board since 2008. She is a member of the Foundation’s Finance and General Purposes Committee, and the Islington Council Community Chest Panel. "Having lived in our borough for over thirty years, I am deeply concerned by the increasing divide between richer and poorer residents."

Rob Hull has been a member of the Foundation’s Board of Governors since 2008. He is a member of the Foundation’s Finance and General Purposes Committee, and Chair of the Board of Islington Giving. "Getting involved with the Foundation was a great opportunity to contribute to the borough where I have lived for over 35 years."

Paula Kahn has been a member of the Foundation’s Board of Governors since 2000. She is a member of the Foundation’s Finance and General Purposes Committee. "I work with my fellow Governors so that we can listen to the people in Islington and work with them to support their needs and ambitions."

James Kempton has been a member of the Foundation’s Board of Governors since 2014. "Cripplegate Foundation works long-term to support local charities to grow and thrive so that they can provide the support that enables individual residents to take back control and live the lives they aspire to."

Susan Pearson joined the Cripplegate Foundation in January 2020. She is part of the Court of Common Council since 2017, and represents the constituents of Cripplegate Ward where she has lived since 2006.

Revd Katharine Rumens is the Rector of St. Giles Without Cripplegate and has been an Ex-Officio member of the Foundation’s Board since 2000.