Board members are volunteers with a wide range of skills. Together, they offer scrutiny and support to KVA’s Leadership Group and staff.

'Through the work of the whole team, I have seen how expertise and genuine passion have come together to improve the lives of our community and the wider voluntary sector we serve.'

(Archie O'Neil, Kingston Voluntary Action Trustee)

Meet the KVA Trustees

Nigel is CEO of local charity, Richmond and Kingston Accessible Transport (RaKAT).

Nigel 

Tarj has over 20 years of investment banking experience, where he has managed and opined on risk and control frameworks through senior financial and auditing roles.

Taj

Helena has spent most of her career in the Advertising industry working with major network agencies. She specialises in turn-around, growth and development situations and is a Chartered Member of the CIPD.

Helena

Archie is Co-Director of Creative Youth Charity, and the FuseBox.

archie

Michael is a retired GP and Chair of One Norbiton, a local group set up to improve the democratic involvement, health and quality of life of those who live, work and study in the ward of Norbiton and surrounding areas.

Michael

Former child care lawyer and part time immigration judge, now volunteer solicitor working with  Refugee Action Kingston; plays flute in local orchestras to while away the wee hours!

pat

Mary has worked for the majority of her career in the voluntary sector with childcare, disability and community development organisations both national and local. Mary has been a Kingston resident for many years.

Ranjit is Chief Executive of Addiction Support and Care Agency (ASCA).